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JUDE BELLINGHAM has opened up on the mental turmoil that top footballers go through, claiming there are times when you feel “like your feet don’t work, your body doesn’t work”.
The Real Madrid Galactico – who has been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad this month – has called for greater openness and empathy in professional football.
In a candid interview with Laureus, the Champions League-winning midfielder opened up on his own mental health and the negativity of social media, and rallied for more athletes to take responsibility as role models.
Bellingham, 22, said: “Athletes are seen as people who should shut up and take it, which is an old-fashioned outlook.
“The love a sportsperson receives is outstanding. But for every person, or people, who loves you there are others who despise you for the team you play for, or something you’ve done.
“That hate can be really tough for athletes – and I can really empathise with those who struggle with their mental health.
“Everyone is allowed their opinion on sport but there should be limits to the horrible things you can say.
“I’m not sure how you can limit that on social media apps but I think the support network around athletes are important.
“At Madrid, I’ve got a really good support system in terms of coaches, players and members of staff that I could ever speak to if I felt down.
“Going forward, I think it’s important that mental training is available in the game.
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“I’ve never been in a deep hole mentally but I’ve been around people who have, and it’s sad to see.
“I’d rather be the kind of teammate that someone can come and talk to about their mental health issues.
“The main thing is confidence – when you have it, you feel like you can ride it forever.
“But when you don’t have it, you can feel lower than low – like your feet don’t work, your body doesn’t work.
“I’m sure there’s ways you can try to regain your confidence, but essentially you get it from performance, so it’s almost a paradox.
“I always try to keep my confidence high, whether it’s through self-reassurance, or accepting the fact that I won’t complete every pass, I won’t beat every player or score and win every game.
“The more comfortable you are with that then the more comfortable you are with knowing you’re not perfect.”
Bellingham – who joined Madrid in June 2023 from Borussia Dortmund for £88.5million – admits he used to type his name into Twitter (now known as X) and read all the comments, good and bad, when he played for Birmingham.
That is something he has stopped doing now, deciding: “Why should I let the opinion of people who don’t know me validate how I think about myself?”
Speaking as a Laureus ambassador, Bellingham – winner of 44 England caps – added: “There are aspects of social media that are so valuable to an athlete.
“When you can be honest and authentic to fans it gives a great insight into how you felt about a game, or your day-to-day life. It helps you to become more relatable.
“But, as I discovered as a young player, there’s also the negative element that I’ve now decided to avoid – and I know a lot of other athletes who also have.
“There’s enough negativity and pressure in professional sport that you don’t need to seek it out.
“Now, when I do read negative comments, it doesn’t affect me – but I’d still rather not see them.
“With the development of social media and technology, there’s more ways to attack someone, to make them feel down – and I think there’s still a stigma around talking about mental health.
“I know there have been times where I’ve felt vulnerable, doubted myself and needed someone to talk to – and, instead, I’ve tried to keep up this macho athlete image of, ‘I don’t need anyone’.
“The truth is that I do – everyone does. And you’ll feel a lot better from talking about your feelings and emotions.
“As athletes, it seems like we have the world at our feet or hands – we can do whatever we want, earn so much money and never be affected by it.
“But the reality is if we can show vulnerability, then it opens up a bigger conversation for people who are struggling in the darkness.
“It’s the duty of people like me – and the positions we’re in – to be role models.”
+ Visit www.laureus.com to learn more about the work Laureus is doing to support mental health, social inclusion, and youth empowerment through sport in over 50 countries.
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THE world of Premier League car collections is full of loud Lamborghinis, fast Ferraris and heavy-duty, blacked-out Mercedes G-Wagons.
But Robert Sanchez is stealing the show with his unique set of motors.
Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer, Mo Salah and Bukayo Saka have got some of the best collections in the league, and deservedly so as four of the competition’s most elite players.
However, the Chelsea keeper’s collection is one that has car enthusiasts drooling.
The Chelsea No1 gained attention online when a video of him stopping to sign autographs outside the Blues’ Cobham training ground went viral for the motor he was in.
The Spanish stopper was driving a classic BMW e30 325i, far from the textbook modern Tesla or Lambo that most players rock up to training in, entirely blacked out to avoid being spotted.
His grey 1988 BMW has a 2.5-litre engine, and presumably not much space for a 6ft 6ins giant like him to really fit inside, but is a classy, classic option and one that has been hailed by car enthusiasts.
With an average price of £88,000 according to The Classic Valuer, Sanchez’s version looks a bit nicer than average, to say the least…
Other celebrity e30 drivers include music artists Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean, as well as Travis Scott, Chelsea fan Jack Harlow, and late Fast and Furious legend Paul Walker.
The classic Beemer, though, isn’t the only beauty in Sanchez’s collection.
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He also boasts another JDM car enthusiast’s dream too, a Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec.
The car was popularised massively by the Fast and Furious franchise, being driven by Walker’s character Brian O’Connor, in a silver colourway with an iconic blue livery added to it.
Back in May this year, stopper Sanchez was praised by car collectors after a post by Harlow-Jap-Autos went viral about them selling the car to the Chelsea keeper.
They posted: “We at HJA just sold this crazy spec low Mileage 700hp R34 GT-R V-Spec to Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
“What did we love most? Seeing Robert get stuck in and work on the car himself — what a legend!
“Sanchez is a proper car and JDM enthusiast through and through.
“The GT-R is running an N1 block with an HKS 2.8L stroker kit, HKS GT3RS twin turbos, all the supporting mods, and the icing on the cake: an OS Giken sequential transmission.”
The post pictured Sanchez standing with his new Nissan, worth roughly £100,000 after a look on AutoTrader, but also showed off two other beauties in his collection.
One of which was a lime green 2024 Porsche 911 GT3RS, another cultured choice of motor, this time backed up with a huge spoiler hanging off the rear end – the model has a base price of £192,000.
Sanchez is known as a big Porsche fan, even turning up in the gorgeous number at a huge meet-up for the brand at The Fairmile in Cobham a few months ago.
He also has a more industry-standard Lamborghini Urus pictured in his collection, though even that is a Mansory-spec version, with a stunning body kit and increased performance, which he took with him from Brighton to Chelsea.
Mansory Lamborghini Uruses are valued at roughly between £300,000 to £500,000.
The keeper earns a reported £60,000 per week at Chelsea, and clearly enjoys investing a bit of that into some of the most finely curated motoring choices on the market.
The 15 Chinese car brands plotting to dominate UK market as newcomer overtakes BMW, Mini AND Land Rover
CHINESE car brands have been taking over the UK market as they offer an amazing value for money.
BYD, Omoda and Jaecoo have already landed on our shores with many more to follow.
BYD has even eclipsed Tesla and BMW for sales globally, while its EV sales in the UK hit a record high, reaching nearly 73,000.
Thanks to the UK’s relaxed policy on tariffs for Chinese EVs, the Chinese brands might be here to stay.
Here are the 15 Chinese brands plotting to dominate the UK market.
Ora
Ora stands for “open, reliable and alternative” and it’s a premium electric car brand owned by Chinese giant Great Wall Motors.
The Ora began selling the 03, formerly known as the Funky Cat, in the UK.
It’s a Golf-sized hatch, with Mini headlights, posh Mercedes interior and Tesla graphics.
ORA insists it’s an alternative to Volkswagen’s ID 3 but is better-equipped and £4k cheaper.
The brand was also planning to launch a Porsche Panamera copycat in 2024.
XPeng
Chinese firm Xpeng has launched its G6 car on the UK shores this year.
The tech-focused EV was designed by the world-renowned JuanMa Lopez who was responsible for leading on the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.
The all-electric SUV has been dubbed a “direct alternative to Elon Musk‘s world-beating family crossover” by AutoCar.
G6 is just under five metres long and two metres wide, fires from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds, and features a glass roof.
Amongst the various perks is a function to automatically slow down when passing a speed limit sign.
Chery
Chery, the largest exporter of cars from China for the past 22 years, has entered the UK market.
The Chinese manufacturing giant exported 1.14 million vehicles globally in 2024 alone.
And it is now introducing its Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid to the UK buyers.
Tiggo 8 is the first 7-seater from Chery to be sold in Britain.
The hybrid vehicle combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to produce 201bhp and 269lb ft of torque.
According to Chery, it can travel up to 765 miles on combined power sources, with 56 miles of EV range provided by an 18.4kWh battery.
The sophisticated interior is enhanced by chrome grills and a rear that has a slight resemblance of the Kia Sportage.
Haval
Haval, also owned by Great Wall Motors, has first released its hybrid SUV in February.
Haval Jolion Pro, a midsize crossover, is priced from £23,995 and up to £30,000.
It was told to rival the likes of the Dacia Duster Hybrid 140 and MG ZS Hybrid.
However, the initial reviews of the vehicle have been less than positive.
Leapmotor
Leapmotor is already making waves across the UK, having entered Europe in 2024 through a joint venture with Stellantis – the giant that owns Peugeot, Vauxhall and Fiat.
Among its current models are the C10 mid-size SUV and the T03 city car, which is among the least expensive electric vehicles available.
However, they intend to increase their lineup to six models by 2027, which will include the B10 and the soon-to-be B05 hatchback.
The first customer deliveries of B10 are expected to arrive in December 2025.
Denza
Denza, the sister brand of BYD, is aiming to rival the likes of Mercedes, BMW and Porsche.
The premium carmaker has plans to launch three models by the end of 2026.
The range will include the Z9GT, a near-1,000bhp estate car taking aim at the Porsche Panamera.
Second on the list is the D9, a plush seven-seat MPV to challenge Lexus’s LM.
Not forgetting about the B5, a heavyweight off-roader that’s being billed as an alternative to the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser.
Yangwang
Yangwang, dubbed the Chinese Land Rover, is preparing for its launch in the UK.
Its biggest car – U8 SUV – can even float in water for up to half an hour.
This off-roader can turn on a sixpence thanks to its quad motors, makes 1180bhp and has a kerb weight of nearly 3,500kg.
The incredible design is a range-extender with four motors, a 49kWh battery and a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine working as a generator.
Geely Auto
As the parent company of Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus, the Chinese automaker may have a more recognisable name than others from its homeland.
It will launch in the UK with the EX5, an EV crossover that is comparable to the Skoda Enyaq, Nissan Ariya, and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
The roomy crossover is scheduled to be on sale in the UK in October and has been priced at a fair £31,990.
Geely then intends to expand its UK range, with more models expected to be released next year.
With its own network of dealerships and service facilities planned to follow, the imminent release shows Geely’s goal to become a hit in the UK.
Deepal
The globally recognised car brand will soon be entering the UK landscape with the Deepal S05 – a stylish crossover that’s positioned to rival the Kia EV3.
According to Auto Express, the S05 will join Changan’s debut model for the British market, the Deepal S07 SUV.
Priced at under £40,000, the S07 not only boasts a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, but has also undergone over 150 market-specific adaptations to ensure it is ready for its UK launch.
Changan, which focuses on electric and hybrid powertrains, much like other Chinese car brands such as BYD, is building a dealership network in the UK, with plans for 60 outlets nationwide.
Skywell
Skywell is the latest addition to the UK market with its BE11 electric SUV.
However, the brand’s been criticised for its high prices and forgettable style.
The reviews have been poor so far and the brand has only registered 11 vehicles this year.
Time will tell if Skywell succeeds in the UK market, as further versions, including a hatchback, saloon, and van, are reportedly on the horizon.
Maxus
The release of the new eTerron 9 will make it the first 4×4 electric pickup truck ever sold in the UK.
Designed to rival trucks like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, storage space is the name of the game of the eTerron.
Pre-orders will be available in October, before a general release in January.
Exact pricing remains unconfirmed, but it is expected to come in around £50,000, making it one of the cheapest pickups on the market.
MG IM
MG’s posh sub-brand called IM, which stands for Intelligence in Motion, plans to win over the British customer with supercar acceleration and air suspension.
IM5 is a fully loaded electric saloon, similar to Tesla Model 3, and IM6 is the SUV version, likened to Tesla Model Y.
Recharging to 80 per cent takes just 17 minutes thanks to the industry-leading 800v battery tech, spotted on Porsche and Kia.
The IM5 Long Range version has an official WLTP range of 441 miles, which could take you from London to Edinburgh in one go.
Both IM5 and IM6 get four-wheel steering as standard and they can self-park.
Poer
Chinese giant GWM is also launching its Poer brand in the UK with a pickup truck.
With a tonne of equipment and technology, this truck is already available for purchase in Australia under the P-Series name.
Long and short beds, manual and automatic gearboxes, petrol and diesel engines and two or four-wheel drive are all mentioned by GWM.
The UK offering is anticipated to focus on diesel and four-wheel drive.
GAC
In the upcoming months, the Chinese firm GAC will introduce the Aion UT in the UK market.
An all-electric hatchback aims to compete with the iconic MINI with the two vehicles even sharing some similarities in appearance.
Despite being closer in size to the Volkswagen ID.3, the Aion UT is being positioned as “China’s version of the Mini”.
According to preliminary sources, it would cost around £20,000 and be built for city driving with an emphasis on comfort and interior space.
This makes it more affordable than rivals like the VW ID.3 and more on level with the MG 4 EV and Renault 5.
Alongside the Aion UT, GAC plans to introduce the Aion V – a mid-size SUV, targeting competitors like the Tesla Model Y – with its UK launch coming courtesy of a distribution agreement with Jameel Motors.
Nio
Nio is known for its innovative swappable battery packs, which completely eliminate the need for recharging.
The Chinese start-up, which is already selling cars in a few other European nations, plans to start in the UK after expanding its battery-swapping infrastructure.
The Tesla-rivalling ET5 saloon and ET5 Touring estate will be the first vehicles to arrive in the UK.
The EL7 SUV, the opulent ET7 saloon, and the ES8 big SUV may come after them.
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