English football midfielder Dele Alli revealed on Thursday that he has recently completed a rehabilitation program for a sleeping pill addiction, which he developed as a coping mechanism for the trauma of suffering sexual abuse during his childhood. Alli, who currently plays for Everton, spoke about his experiences on Gary Neville’s podcast, “The Overlap,” where he shared his journey of overcoming adversity.
The 27-year-old midfielder, once regarded as one of English football’s brightest talents, also disclosed that he had been involved in drug dealing by the age of eight. However, his life took a positive turn when he was adopted by a new family at the age of 12. Alli gained prominence under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham Hotspur and was a key player in England’s journey to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
