Richarlison opens up on depression, 'googling death' after World Cup
The 26-year-old travelled to Qatar as Brazil's leading number nine and came up with three goals in the tournament, netting a brace against Serbia and also finding the net against South Korea in the last 16.
However, the five-time winners' run came to an agonising end at the hands of Croatia in the quarter-finals, and amid Brazil's World Cup misery, Richarlison was also struggling to make his mark in North London.
The ex-Everton man scored just one Premier League goal during his debut campaign with Tottenham, also struggling with calf and hamstring injuries, leading him to admit that his first season with the Lilywhites was «shit».
Then-manager Antonio Conte agreed with Richarlison's blunt assessment, and the opening weeks of the 2023-24 season followed a similar pattern for the attacker, who was seen crying on the bench after being substituted in Brazil's friendly win over Bolivia in September.
It was at that point that Richarlison admitted to seeking psychological help for his off-field problems, one of which was believed to be a bitter split with former agent Renato Velasco over an alleged financial dispute.
The South American's confession led to an outpouring of support from the footballing world, and he hit a rich vein of form for Tottenham over the winter months, netting nine goals in eight Premier League games from December 10 to February 3.
In an emotional interview with ESPN Brasil, Richarlison admitted that he wanted to «give up» following the World Cup and urged others who are struggling with their mental health to visit a
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