""I knew there was something not right, because you feel like things aren't going well, you feel a bit sadder, and in terms of performance, you don't feel capable of delivering what you know you can deliver as a player.""
""As a person, by nature, I'm very family-oriented. I love showing affection to my wife and daughters, but I felt like I had lost that a little. There was something like a barrier... a barrier between them and me.""
""And I knew there was something wrong, but you keep going out of habit. And maybe also because of the culture, since we're from a rural environment, for example, and it's hard to express emotions there.""
Ronald Araujo faced a challenging period following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, marked by a red card that affected his performance. Barcelona granted him an indefinite leave, during which he sought spiritual healing and family time. In an interview, Araujo candidly discussed his struggles with stress and depression, noting the warning signs he ignored. He expressed how these issues affected his family relationships and highlighted the difficulty of seeking help due to cultural barriers.
Read at Barca Universal
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