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From the Stadium to a Park Bench: Why a Former Player in Palma Now Lives on the Street

When a Football Career Is Not Enough

A look at how health, money problems and weak support can leave former footballers homeless in Mallorca.

Published: April 23, 2026
From the Stadium to a Park Bench: Why a Former Player in Palma Now Lives on the Street

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Why do some former footballers in Mallorca end up homeless?

A career in football does not always protect someone from later hardship. In Mallorca, homelessness can follow job loss, health problems, weak family support, or difficulties navigating benefits and housing systems. The case of a former player in Palma shows how quickly a stable public life can break down when medical care and social support are missing.

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