Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed he was driven to suicidal thoughts because of the way in which his family attempted to manipulate money out of him.
The former Premier League striker has made a vast fortune for himself during his career, boasting wages in excess of £170,000 per week while at Manchester City and Tottenham.
Having come from an impoverished background in the West African country of Togo, Adebayor's wealth has seen him become the breadwinner for his extended family and that appears to have lead to a complete breakdown in their relationship.
The 33-year-old claimed to have always wanted to lift his family from poverty, but was forced into a deep depression after they continued to 'oppose' him despite his efforts.