Jardel: “I could be dead for my mistakes, but I’m a lucky bloke” | OneFootball

Jardel, who has already faced a drug addiction, spoke with ‘GloboEsporte’ about how he deals with his past and assures that he is “clean.”

“It’s like killing a lion every day, no doubt. For an ‘addict,’ it’s a daily struggle. I went through some treatments, recovered, and I’m strong and steady so that even more doors can open for me. I’m not ashamed to talk about it; the people who know me are aware of the person I am: a good one. I was only hurting myself,” he stated.

The former Sporting and FC Porto striker said he is a “family man” and leads a “very family-oriented” life, adding that he participates in events outside Brazil because he has to “pay the bills.”

Jardel admits to having lived in excess, but also recognizes his luck.

“I have a lot of faith in God. For all the wrong things I’ve done, I could be dead, but I’m a blessed ‘guy.’”

He also recalled his participation in the reality show in Portugal – Big Brother 2022 – and explained how the program helped him in his battle against addiction.

“It was two months locked in, zero alcohol. It only made me stronger, it was good for me and for my image, I left very well regarded. I finished fifth. My mother passed away a week before the final, they came to tell me and I didn’t leave, because I know myself and I could have fallen into depression,” he revealed.

Finally, Jardel detailed his routine: he manages a café and other family businesses in Fortaleza and gives motivational talks.

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