Wayne Bridge v KSI: Former England footballer pulls out of fight after YouTuber ‘crossed the line’ with personal taunts
Former England footballer Wayne Bridge has withdrawn from his fight with KSI after the YouTuber made “out of bounds” comments about his ex-girlfriend’s alleged affair with ex-teammate John Terry.
The game was originally scheduled for March 29 but was only announced two days ago.
in a statement Posted on Instagram, external“These are deeply personal comments that have affected me and the other families involved in this matter,” Bridge said.
“I am a family man first and my first priority is to protect them. Of course, I expect to face some criticism, but I feel like what was said on Saturday crossed a line.”
In 2010, Bridge gave up his place in the England squad and John Terry was stripped of his captaincy amid accusations of infidelity, which also led to the breakdown of Bridge’s relationship with French model Vanessa Perroncel. Has a son.
Bridge, 44, is now married and has two children with his wife, Frankie, a singer in girl group The Saturdays.
He added: “My opponent is someone who many kids around the world look up to, including mine.
“I hope one day he will look at it differently. I personally don’t want to be a part of those exchanges. Deep down, I know it’s the right thing to do.”
