Prince William has just delivered a powerful message about sport and mental health as he continues his Brazil tour.
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram handles shared photos from William’s visit to Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracanã Stadium.
Alongside the carousel of photos and video clips, the caption on behalf of Prince William included a special message.
It read: “Football is so much more than a game.”
The message went on to highlight, “The beautiful game can do beautiful things, and community leaders are using the power of sports to create safe, inclusive spaces.”
“Here, young people can build resilience, connect with others and access vital mental health support,” it added.
Furthermore, the statement on behalf of the Prince of Wales noted that football helps break down barriers and end stigma around mental health.
“On and off the pitch, football breaks down barriers and helps end the stigma around mental health – opening up conversations that change lives. At its best, football connects us to something bigger than the game: each other,” it concluded.
The photos in the post showed Prince William with retired Brazilian professional soccer player, Cafu, famously known as one of the greatest of all time.
