Depression in football rampant

More than three-quarters of professional players in England and Scotland say depression is a problem for footballers, according to a new survey.

Little more than year after the death of Gary Speed, who suffered from depression, a survey by Four Four Two magazine of 100 players showed the condition is a problem for many.

The survey also revealed that 26% of those questioned had witnessed racism in the game, while 14% believed match-fixing takes place, though it did not state at what level.