Michail Antonio: ‘In football, no one really cares about you as long as you perform’
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has opened up about the hard reality of professional football. The 36-year-old striker shared his thoughts on the pressure players face, saying that people only care about you when you play well. Antonio admitted he used to think he did not need therapy because he was always happy, but he actually had many deep struggles. He also spoke about a scary car crash in December 2024. He crashed his car on his way home from training and was lucky to survive with just a broken leg. Now, Antonio is speaking out about his mental health and the problems at his club. He wants people to understand that players are human beings who need support just like anyone else.
