Soccer-Lesser lights than Gascoigne need help too, says Barnes

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Soccer-Lesser lights than Gascoigne need help too, says Barnes

LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - John Barnes has urged soccer's ruling bodies to lend support to lesser-known players troubled by off-field issues after his former England team mate Paul Gascoigne was admitted to a U.S. clinic for treatment for alcoholism this week. Gascoigne, 45, has lapsed in his battle to control his drink addiction and has travelled to the United States to address what his management company described as "complex issues". "It's sad to see what has happened to him and we hope he can get some help," Barnes told BBC Radio 5 Live on Friday. ...

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