Prince William just dropped a powerful message about sports and mental health as he continues his trip to Brazil.
The official Instagram account of the Prince and Princess of Wales shared photos of William’s visit to the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Along with the carousel of photos and video clips, the caption in Prince William’s name included a special message.
He said: “Football is much more than a game.”
The message continued to highlight: “The beautiful game can do beautiful things and community leaders are using the power of sport to create safe and inclusive spaces.”
“Here, young people can build resilience, connect with others and access vital mental health support,” he continued.
Additionally, the statement on behalf of the Prince of Wales noted that football helps break down barriers and end stigma around mental health.
“On and off the field, football breaks down barriers and helps end the stigma around mental health, opening conversations that change lives. At its best, football connects us to something bigger than the game: each other,” he concluded.
Images in the post showed Prince William alongside retired Brazilian professional footballer Cafu, known as one of the greatest of all time.
