Crashes of the stars

The anklet even stayed on the pitch!

Paul Gascoigne recently made headlines and caused pity with his life confession - but the alcoholic eccentric is by no means the only ex-Premier League footballer to fall from grace. An extravagant lifestyle and addiction have turned a number of millionaires into social outcasts. One ex-Arsenal and Liverpool professional even wore an ankle bracelet on the pitch!

"I spent a lot of my money on alcohol, women and fast cars. I just squandered the rest." George Best's comment also made him immortal off the pitch. It is a pity that his life's conclusion still applies to too many ex-professionals today, especially in the English Premier League, which pays the highest salaries in the world, ex-professionals continue to crash financially and health-wise after the end of their careers. The fate of Paul Gascoigne is currently making waves after an emotional appearance on a podcast.