Sunderland and Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly talks openly about how alcohol addiction has blighted his career.

Sunderland's Ireland forward Aaron Connolly has revealed he has battled alcoholism for several years, saying he spent a month in rehab this summer after realising the addiction was killing him. The 24-year-old,

Aaron Connolly revealed the brutal toll alcoholism has taken on his life in a remarkable interview. The Irish international, who hasn’t won a cap since 2023, entered a treatment facility for a month in July,

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Aaron Connolly has opened up about the alcohol addiction that has marred the last few years of his career, including his unsuccessful loan spell at Middlesbrough. Now at Sunderland after joining recently on a free transfer following his summer release from Hull City,

Sunderland striker Aaron Connolly has opened up on his recovery from alcohol addiction and a new chapter of his life at Sunderland.

Aaron Connolly has spoken to his new club's media team about his past struggles with alcohol. | ITV News Tyne Tees

Sunderland and Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly talks openly about how alcohol addiction has blighted his career.

Former Premier League wonderkid Aaron Connolly has spoken candidly about his struggles with alcohol addiction having spent a month in rehab this summer. Connolly, capped nine times for the Republic of Ireland,