Nicolo Fagioli shares his gambling addiction in documentary

Nicolò Fagioli, midfielder for Juventus and the Italian national team, has shared his most personal story to date. In the documentary FRAGILE – The Story of Nicolò Fagioli, he tells how gambling took over his life and how he tried to get back on his feet. The film will be available on Amazon Prime today.

The story is honest and raw, exactly as it happened. Fagioli wants to show what a gambling addiction can do to someone, even when you are at the top of your career.

A suspension that changed everything

Last year, Nicolò Fagioliwas hit hard: he was suspended for seven months for breaking the Serie A gambling rules. The news came as a bombshell, not only in Italy, but worldwide. For Fagioli, it was a moment of reflection.

“I thought I could tell people how sorry I am. But instead I had to defend myself against lies and strange stories. Anything for a little extra thrill.”

That suspension not only forced him to pause his career, but also to look at himself. How had it gotten to this point? And how could he use this to warn others?

From adrenaline to nightmares

In the documentary,Nicolò Fagioli tells how his gambling started. It wasn’t about money, but about adrenaline. 

“I kept betting higher and higher amounts, just to feel that rush. But before I knew it, I was completely stuck in it.”

At his lowest point, he sometimes spent twelve hours a day gambling. 

“Time seemed to stand still. It was like I was in a bubble. People talked to me, but it just didn’t sink in.”

And that wasn’t all. Because of his gambling debts of millions of euros, he was threatened by illegal bookmakers. 

“They said they would break my legs. I couldn’t sleep.”

A film that makes you think

FRAGILE shows how dangerous gambling can be, even for someone with a dream career and a stable income. The film offers an intimate look into Fagioli’s life and his struggle to regain control of his life.

Amazon Prime has tackled the production on a grand scale. From today, viewers worldwide can see how Fagioli overcame his deepest valley. The trailer for the film gives a small glimpse of what to expect: emotional interviews, footage from his heyday and his honesty about the difficult times.

A message for everyone

Fagioli’s story is not only a warning against gambling addiction, but also a message of hope. He shows that it is possible to get your life back on track, no matter how difficult it may seem. His goal? To inspire others to seek help before it’s too late.

“I went completely wrong. But if I can take anything positive from it, it’s telling this story.”

His honesty and courage make FRAGILE a documentary that will touch not only football fans, but everyone who has to deal with gambling. This is a story that needs to be heard.