Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has spoken candidly about the mental struggles he faced ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup following the death of his friend Dani Jarque.
Jarque, the captain of Espanyol, died of a heart attack in 2009 aged 26, and in an interview with the Guardian’s Sid Lowe, Iniesta discussed the malaise he fell into as a result, admitting he sought psychological advice while mourning the passing of his companion.
“When you need help, you have to look for it: at times it’s necessary,” he said.