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"The international has played at the top for almost his entire career, earning millions through lucrative contracts, endorsements and sponsorship.
But he became addicted to gambling, especially card and casino games, early in his career, and is now struggling financially due to his massive losses.
The star, who cannot be named, is one of the players identified by a whistleblower who exposed the rising number of Premier League footballers who blow millions on betting through their online accounts.
The British midfielder is now sweating on a new contract to maintain his lifestyle. But he has been forced to move from his own home because he could no longer afford the mortgage payments."
Midfielder apparently. Coming to the end of his contract...