Football has been shaken by a sad story that mixes the glory of the past with the ghosts of the present. Bobo Baldé, former defense of Celtic FC and legend of the Guinea selection, has been admitted to a Psychiatric Emergency Unit in Marseille After starring in a series of worrying incidents in the vicinity of a primary school in its hometown.
The former player, 49, It was observed on the outskirts of the public school École accates La Valentine for three consecutive days making comments described by witnesses as “disturbing and threatening.” Among them, he heard him talk about a mysterious “mission” that, according to him, had to fulfill before he died.
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The local authorities, given the growing concern of parents and staff of the educational center, decided to act. Finally, on Thursday, the police arrested him and transferred him to a psychiatric center, where he remains under observation.
Of idol in Parkhead internally in a psychiatric
Bobo Baldé was, for more than a decade, an imposing figure in Celtic in Glasgow. Signed in 2001, he quickly became an idol in Parkhead due to his strength, leadership and defensive commitment. He played 232 games with HOOPs and lifted 10 trophies, including three league titles and a remembered UEFA Cup final in 2003, in which he was expelled against Porto by José Mourinho.
Despite his image of Guerrero in the field, outside him he was always perceived as a kind, quiet and respectful person. Therefore, the episode occurred this week in Marseille has taken by surprise not only the local community, but also the world of Scottish and French football.
According to the La Provence Regional newspaper, Baldé appeared in the immediate vicinity of the school without having any family link with the establishment. He was walking, muttering incoherent phrases and, in some moments, speaking out loud about a “divine mission” that should be completed before he died. His words and gestures alarmed the parents, who notified the authorities.
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On Wednesday and Thursday he reappeared at the scene, which generated more concern. The mayor of the district, Sylvain Souvestre, ordered that Baldé remained away from the site and reinforced the police presence to reassure the school community.
The tension climbed on Thursday, when, according to witnesses, a family father hit him with his vehicle and then hit him on his face, considering that Baldé represented a danger to children. The former soccer player was treated at the scene by firefighters and then transferred to a police station, where he continued to manifest erratic behaviors.
After an initial evaluation and before the obvious state of alteration, Baldé was admitted to a psychiatric emergency unit for observation and treatment. According to medical sources, its mental health status required immediate care, although it has not yet been officially informed about a specific diagnosis.
