Sir Gareth Southgate has expressed his concern that ‘callous, manipulative and toxic influencers’ are taking the place of traditional father figures in society and contributing to mental health issues among young men.
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The former England manager believes the decline in communities and a lack of mentors – or ‘father figures’ – are causing more young men to become reluctant to talk or express their emotions.
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Southgate voiced concern that ‘this void is filled by a new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart’.
He also argued that winning silverware is only one measure of achievement in sport. “If I’ve learned anything from my life in football, it’s that success is about much more than the final score. It isn’t a straight line. And it’s not a single moment,” he said.
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