One day after achieving a double that allowed Wales to advance in the playoffs for the World Cup in Qatar,
Gareth Bale
published a harsh letter on his social networks against the press, which he accused of "expecting super human attitudes from professional athletes ".
In addition, he noted that he is "luckily" used to criticism after being "in the public spotlight" for a long time.
"The media expects super human attitudes from professional athletes. But then they are the first to celebrate, instead of showing compassion, when athletes make mistakes. This increases disappointment for fans," Bale said.
The Welshman pointed out that "the daily pressures on athletes are immense."
"It's pretty obvious how negative press attention can stress an athlete or any character in the public eye,"
he added.
"Fortunately,
I have developed a thick skin by being in the public spotlight
, but that doesn't mean that certain items don't cause personal harm and discomfort," he acknowledged.
The footballer expressed that he has been
"witness how the press affects the mental and physical health of athletes
."
"I hope that by the time our children grow up, the ethics of journalism will be strictly applied," settled the Welshman.
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