De Paul on the life of a footballer: “I live in a golden cage” The 2022 World Cup champion with Argentina opened up during an appearance on Luzu TV, reflecting on the difficulties of life as a professional footballer. Famous athletes have to sacrifice some of their privacy. Their fame prevents them from living a normal life without being approached by fans asking for photos, autographs, or other things. The former Racing player said: “I missed out on an important stage of my life: my youth.” He continued: “I have free time, but the social side of things is difficult. I finish training and sometimes I'm just alone. It's hard.” De Paul also reflected on the time he has lost with his loved ones: “The most valuable thing in life is time, but I haven't celebrated my birthday with my mom, my siblings, or my friends in ten years.” Finally, the former Atlético Madrid midfielder summed up his feelings with one striking phrase: “I live in a golden cage.”   submitted by   /u/Maleficent-Choice254 [link]   [comments]