Former Sao Paolo star Flavio Donizete has shed a light on his struggles with drug addiction that blighted his promising career - admitting he sold his Club World Cup medal to fund the habit.
The Brazilian, who played as a defender, had come through the ranks at Sao Paolo as a teenager in 2005 when the league winners took on Champions League kings Liverpool in Japan, beating them 1-0 through midfielder Mineiro.
Donizete only made the bench through injury to a team-mate, but did not feature as his side lifted the trophy - although he was awarded the medal in what would become the crowning achievement of his career.