THE Demis Nikolaidis He referred to the difficulties he faced while he was a footballer, the depression he lived, the problem with alcohol and the pressure created by the high demands of the world towards him.
In the “Prime Time” show, Demis Nikolaidis spoke, with the subject about the invisible appearance of championship through the testimonies of people who lived and played at the highest level.
The legendary AEK footballer, who “captivated” generations and generations with his accomplishments on the pitch, with himself “opening” his heart and sharing some difficult situations he had while playing football, in his words!
“As I played in AEK, especially after the first year, I was always under pressure. I had to score the goal to win, especially in the big games. The whole world was waiting for me to score the goal, so yes, there was pressure. But I can’t say it was bad for me. Most of the time I put it on and we won the big games »
Demis Nikolaidis also talked about his out -of -football life and the difficulty of those who stop sports to live without the adrenaline and the intensity of the championship, in his words to endure
“Slowly over time I realized that I was not having a good time. Late I understood it, that is, years. I was not happy at all. I was missing to do things I like. I went through a kind of depression.
I didn’t care myself, I got pounds, I drank without like alcohol. I was closed more to myself, while I was closed anyway. I had no social contacts, only some friends.
I remember saying that I want to get to the bottom, to go up and I think that was a risk. But I think I did it. I didn’t like myself at all, ”Demis Nikolaidis confesses.