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kik00 t1_j9uqbfg wrote

Mental health problems caused by the French team management (coach Corinne Diacre is hated by several players, and the FFF who are in the middle of a big fucking drama atm)

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Mentalfloss1 t1_j9uszl0 wrote

I’m sorry to see this. She’s a wonderful player. As a USWNT fan I will still miss Renard.

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xSAV4GE t1_j9v1p1u wrote

I wonder how much this turmoil will affect them in the upcoming world cup

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tobydiah t1_j9v21n0 wrote

Replying to Witch_e_ (#1,971,731)

I mean.. it's not even about depression, suicide, etc.

It's literally a person who simply doesn't want to be involved in something while mental health also deals with regulating your health. I don't understand how similar types of people understand the need for exercise, nutrition, medical checkups, and rest days; but, the idea of maintaining ones mental health (which is still physical, it's definitely not magic) makes one weak, spoiled, or... not manly (that's another ridiculous topic as well).

Would many of these same guys leave for different companies / jobs, fully use their vacation days, tell their partners or children to give them a break, or resort to alcoholism (or other unhealthy coping mechanisms) if they felt unhappy or mentally drained? Yes, they would. But the moment they read "mental health" (especially when associated with any celebrity or athlete), they picture some spoiled, weak caricature they have in their mind.

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kik00 t1_j9v7tuh wrote

Replying to TheTrenchMonkey (#1,974,176)

Because the FFF is in fucking shambles, right now the president has had to step back because he's accused of sexual harassment (among 200 other things), the general director is gonna get fired because of her authoritative management, the whole executive committee is made of people who have shit on each other so no one can talk or do anything without getting burned by the others. Like we say in French it's a big fucking crab bucket. In this situation of course taking decisions is difficult and everything is political, nothing is done for the good of French football.

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theqofcourse t1_j9vrdzf wrote

How incredibly difficult to have to bow out of an event you've always dreamed of. Some things are even more important. I hope she will be well and that those around her will give her all the love and support she needs.

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NJ-B t1_j9wymnj wrote

So she’s a hero now right? Isn’t that what we say when a person occupies a spot on a national team and then bows out at the last minute?

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Musicferret t1_j9x2cqb wrote

It takes true character to do this. Not to miss the world cup, but to say publicly that it’s because of mental health.

I’m sharing this story with my two little ones to help them see what bravery looks like.

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LAsDad t1_j9x81fp wrote

Why is it only female athletes backing out of competition due to mental health? And don't tell me toxic masculinity. I want the real reason. The scientific reason.

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Maleficent_Passage t1_j9xcdfk wrote

Replying to NJ-B (#1,985,280)

And if you say any differently then you’re the problem. I guess some people are just built differently. Unfortunately the days of Kobe and MJ have passed us by. Everyone is a little softer these days.

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WickedTeddyBear t1_j9xsvig wrote

This not about mental health but because of the manager Corinne Diacre and the environnement she makes in the team. La toro and Diani did the same.

It’s an attempt to make diacre resign or being fired

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forsakenpear t1_j9z11wj wrote

Replying to LAsDad (#1,986,756)

There are plenty of male examples too. I’m not sure what you’re getting at here? In this case it’s largely due to the immensely toxic environment at the FFA right now, so this is as much a protest absence as it is purely a mental health thing

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