Heartbroken footballer attempts to jump off a bridge and kill himself after alleged 'breakup'
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An unnamed footballer in France is attempting to jump off a bridge |Photo Credit: Icon Sport via Getty Images

Heartbroken footballer attempts to jump off a bridge and kill himself after alleged 'breakup'

Asukwo Oduo 13:58 - 29.09.2023

Rumours in France have it that the player became suicidal after allegedly suffering a ‘breakup.’

Reports have it that a top-flight footballer was on the verge of taking his own life after his girlfriend allegedly dumped him.

Rumours in France have it that the player became suicidal after allegedly suffering a ‘breakup,’ but a representative from the player's camp have denied such claims.

According to the DailyStar, the unnamed player who plies his trade with Ligue 1 side OGC Nice threatened to throw himself off the Magnan Bridge in France.

OGC Nice have taken proactive steps to help the player. They sent professionals such as police officers, firefighters, and a psychologist to intervene and aid the player’s recovery.

French Club Nice supporting unnamed player 

OGC Nice is doing everything possible to support the player involved |Pulsesports.ng
OGC Nice is doing everything possible to support the player involved |Photo Credit: Getty Images

As of press time, French outlet BFMTV reported that the player currently stood on the 100-metre-high Magnan viaduct northwest of Nice.

It was reported that the player pulled up by the side of the road and threatened to jump off the bridge.

A 5km traffic congestion has also been reported in the area because of the incident, as traffic along the route through the city of Nice has been restricted.

As a result of the new development, OGC Nice have called off its press conference that was to hold today, Friday (September 29). 

Coach Francesco Farioli and the club’s hierarchy will continue to hold what they term a 'crisis talks' behind the scenes.

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