EXCLUSIVE Manchester United and Tottenham icon Dimitar Berbatov has urged fans to keep control during the UK and Ireland’s Safer Gambling Week during LiveScore’s Play With Control campaign
Manchester United and Tottenham icon Dimitar Berbatov has urged fans to “keep control” during the UK and Ireland’s Safer Gambling Week.
Berbatov, who is LiveScore and LiveScore Bet’s European Brand Ambassador, was known for his control on the pitch – and he’s urged fans to stay in control away from the beautiful game ahead of next week’s Play With Control campaign.
Speaking to Daily Star Sport , the former Premier League hero said: “Football is a game of control – knowing how to control the game. When you’re winning, for example, to know how to control so the game can finish in a way that you want it to finish – winning.
“If you lose, of course, again, you need to regain control and to know how to score, so you can, you know, equalise or win the game.
“So this campaign explores how the same discipline also applies to betting responsibly. Just like in football, you know, good decisions require calmness and clear thinking – the same in life.
“Sometimes you’re under stress – maybe the kids make you angry – you need to stay calm.
“You know, I have two kids at home, so sometimes I need to stay calm.
“Or maybe a business partner or something is happening – you need to know how to take control back and use it either to stay calm, you know, breathe, clear thinking, and then attack.”
Safer Gambling Week is a cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling from November 17 to 23.
And it “aims to kickstart a national conversation between staff, customers and their friends and family about safer gambling, as well as highlight the range of tools that are available to help people stay in control of their betting.”
It also helps punters take action by either setting limits or self-excluding themselves from gambling.
We were speaking to Berbatov at LiveScore Bet’s ‘Play With Control’ responsible gambling campaign shoot. Known for his flawless first touch and calmness under pressure, Berbatov’s control didn’t come by chance. It was the result of mental discipline, careful preparation and a deep understanding of his own abilities.
As part of LiveScore Bet’s ‘Play With Control’ campaign, set to launch during the UK & Ireland’s Safer Gambling Week (17-23 Nov), Berbatov emphasises the importance of understanding your odds, using the tools available to stay in control and betting with discipline. 18+. Bet Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org