Cortnee Vine played against Giulia Gwinn and the German national team during the Olympic Games in Paris.
Last year, Cortnee Vine rose to fame in her country as a World Cup hero. Now the Australian international is taking a temporary break from football due to mental health issues.
“Right now I need to focus on my well-being, which is why I’m taking a break,” Vine said in a statement from his management on Friday. “I’m sure many people can relate to the fact that my life has changed dramatically over the last two years. »
At the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, she scored the decisive penalty in the penalty shootout against France, leading her team to the semi-finals. The Matildas finished the tournament in fourth place, their best performance to date. This summer, the 26-year-old also chose to join the United States to play with North Carolina Courage, where she plays alongside German national team member Felicitas Rauch. Vine has missed several Matildas rallies in recent weeks.
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“Due to these very new and sometimes overwhelming experiences, I realized that I had to work hard to recognize, manage and prioritize my mental health,” the winger explained. “Like many others who face mental health challenges, I have my good days and my difficult days, but each day is a lesson in learning to find the right balance. »
The Australian national team and his former club, Sydney FC, expressed their support on social media.
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