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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Paul Gascoigne says he is a ‘sad drunk’ and lives in his agent’s spare room

Paul Gascoigne has described himself as a “sad drunk” and said he is living in his agent’s spare room, as the football legend revealed the extent of his battle with alcohol addiction.

The former England midfielder, four years after having surgery to prevent him from consuming alcohol, says he continues to drink, often alone at home. He says he “let myself down” by turning to alcohol after he finished his playing career.

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