The Brazilian Star Who Nearly Died From an Overdose After World Cup Snub
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Super Mario', as he became known in the world of football, twice won the Boot of Gold. In 1999, he scored 36 goals for FC Porto and, in 2002, scored 42 goals with the Sporting jersey. Still, Jardel never played a World Cup with the Brazilian team.
Mario Jardel never got over the fact that he was left out of the 2002 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team. The former Porto and Benfica striker drowned his sorrow in alcohol and cocaine. He once almost died from a drug overdose.
Mario Jardel has revealed how disappointment over the 2002 World Cup led him to alcohol, cocaine, depression and an overdose that nearly cost him his life.
Mario Jardel spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport, where he gave an interview and referred to both his exclusion from the Brazil squad...More...
Mario Jardel, former footballer champion for FC Porto and Sporting, admitted today that failing to call Brazil to the World Cup2002 marked the beginning of his self-destruction, which went through depression and addition to alcohol and cocaine.
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