The idol in ruins: Paul Gascoigne

In the world of football players, we find a myriad of stories that take place beyond the courts, many of them amusing, but there are those that fill our soul with lamentation.

On this occasion, we have to review what has happened to Paul Gascoigne, who went from being a "fool in the crown" which amused us with his antics, to spend a life full of regrets.

They are publicly known the problems that have led to Gazza his addiction to alcohol, leading not only to leave his family but also be a cause of poor performance in recent years football of his career.

In 2008 he began a steep decline that seems to have the output, after being arrested and held against their will under mental health laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.

Months later on this fact, he was again arrested for an incident occurred and under the same law.

In September 2008, had to undergo a stomach lavage, by overdose of alcohol and drugs that nearly ended his life, was discharged after medical intervention.

And if that were not enough, February 18, 2010, Paul Gascoigne has requested assistance from the English Football Association, said it had lost everything and be homeless in utter ruin.

For those who enjoy his tricks and miss their football, wish him well and a speedy recovery to Paul "Gazza" Gascoigne, a player off the charts.