DELE ALLI'S FAMILY RESPONDS TO EVERTON MIDFIELDER'S SHOCKING CLAIMS IN INTERVIEW WITH GARY NEVILLE

Following his blockbuster interview with Gary Neville last week, former Tottenham Hotsour and England International Dele Alli, has enjoyed alot of support from around the world. But his family claim he's being manipulated and is telling lies.
Here we speak to his uncles and his cousin who detail his childhood and other topics surrounding the talented midfielder.
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[@bolajiogunbiyi4792]

Dele Ali never said that he was sent to Nigeria as a punishment, But to learn Discipline, this was is exact word

[@excellenceochonma172]

Did you watch the interview??

[@excellenceochonma172]

He even said Africa not Nigeria

[@ericred2063]

Were you watching the back of the TV😮

[@ericred2063]

​@@excellenceochonma172then what did he say MR

[@ibinho10]

100%, he said discipline and for his to takeover of his wellbeing since the mum was incapable to. Why are they twisting it

[@82DC]

The world is obsessed with gossip about people they don’t know personally or will never meet

[@MrSleeplessnights]

It's crazy.

[@viterature]

The media and bloggers will spin this family around for clicks and views. Be wise. This family should understand that that this is about how a child felt growing up...whatever their best intentions were. That's how he felt. It's clear the space was dysfunctional enough for a kid to grow with such resentment. That the other kids around didn't get a similar reaction does not sanctify the chaos under which the children were raised. I came from a similar environment, my siblings and I did ok. But most my neighbors from same compound never did... I'm talking robbery, drugs, prostitution, etc. Leave the boy alone. Stay quiet a keep whatever dignity you have left.

[@ebyd2756]

I agree. And sorry about your experience as a child

[@oc_george]

Well said. Person wey no know no go know

[@08054765886]

Do you line in the UK? Do you know what they call diggs? Go do your research about diggs and understand before you start trashing the family..

[@mosesrocco6614]

Resentment in itself is not evidence of anything including dysfunction. People get that resentful for all sorts of reasons and it doesn't necessarily mean they were wronged.

[@ojvic7297]

Dele is manipulative

[@seunbabayemi6919]

One thing that is established here is that Dele Alli Needs help!!!!!!

[@ojvic7297]

He’s a bad child..,

[@JayEFC1969]

Dele's mother has admitted to being an alcoholic and 'giving him up'. These 2 clowns appear to be oblivious to that fact.

[@olomahhenry7693]

If the people with the upper hand is involved she will surely claim what she's not

[@ebyd2756]

@@olomahhenry7693 Did the people also force her to give her son up for adoption at the age of 12? You are not making sense

[@VIKKI1423]

My thoughts exactly! What a joke..The mother has never denied any of the allegations!

[@nigeljeche7831]

Relax my guy he didn't say I was sent to Nigeria as a punishment but he said for descipline but he didn't like it there. We all watched the interview.

[@doctorlawtv]

maybe you dont understand English, go and watch his interview again

[@ogagaohwosoro6963]

How do you discipline without enforcing a form of punishment? Also why would his father want to punish a 6-year-old so badly? You all just comment without thinking

[@MissOrchid12]

​@@doctorlawtvHe said discipline!!!

[@scatmann5839]

​@@ogagaohwosoro6963Discipline does not equate to punishment. Only in your twisted Nigerian mind!

[@EvwienureEjowokeoghene-uh5iq]

@@scatmann5839 no Nigeria give a damn about dele Ali, the man makes it clear that his not Nigeria so I don't know why these bruhaha for

[@user-hc6mt9bu5y]

Generally in Britain, Africa is viewed negatively as a third world continent so to a young kid being sent to Africa would have been seen negatively even as a punishment. There are obviously many sides to this story affected by perspectives. Dele has spoken his truth and we need to appreciate that there can be alternative views. The fact is he has had trauma and as a human being I hope he can move forward and be the best that he can be

[@at2440]

But he never said he was sent as a punishment.

[@ericred2063]

He was sent to go learn discipline, because he was indiscipline as a child and clearly England can not provide that, that is the truth .

[@VIKKI1423]

@@ericred2063 I disagree! It is not about England not offering discipline, many indisciplined children live in Nigeria in fact a lot more than you think! The environment the parents provide for children is the core issue, if the home life is not balanced and children are not seen or heard and nurtured properly children will definitely misbehave no matter the country of residence.

[@magnitoxmen2666]

Please, there is nothing like a person's truth. There is only truth and false. Truth are evidence things as they were, as they are and will continue to be.

[@magnitoxmen2666]

Don't he have a mind of his own? You guys, his family members, should not spare anyone who took advantage of Dele and your family. Sue their ass.

[@octura5811]

You can shout 'he's been Groomed' all you like. But both of his parents need to hold themselves accountable for facilitating an environment in which he could be groomed 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@slinkiegirl2001]

I agree who knows what the truth is but one thing if his dad was in his life how can his best mates family adopt him from under there noses where were they in all this

[@mochiface8363]

I believe his problems started when he dropped his father’s SURNAME on the back of his shirt. The name he had been using and that brought him the professional success and fame. I saw it coming then and I said it to many people around me. He needs help to get back to and reconcile with his biological parents and receive their blessings especially that of his father.

[@jessycachil3201]

You're 💯% correct. It's called the LAW OF KARMA

[@nich130]

Dele Alli's mom to The Evening Standard in 2016: “I had a serious drink problem triggered by my unhappy childhood. I was hooked on vodka, beer - anything - for a few years. “Social Services visited me after complaints from my neighbours about how I was raising my children but my kids were never taken away. It was my decision to let Dele live with another family. “I knew that was the only way he could fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer. I could see he had talent and dreamed of playing for Barcelona. “It was tough to give up my son but it proved to be his salvation. I’m so thankful for how things have turned out.” Alli was 13 when his mother agreed he could move to live with Harry Hickford, a defender with Milton Keynes Dons, and his parents.

[@truebornafrican9213]

Changing his name doesn’t mean zero. There’s always three sides to a story… Your side , my side and God’s side . Would be nice to have all parties involved on the same table.. The truth respects no one

[@SK-kh2rs]

Grow up 😂

[@truebornafrican9213]

@@SK-kh2rs The truth hurts but not a sin . Leave out how it’s meant to be traditionally or culturally and nip the bud …. “ The truth stands alone …..

[@adeyinkasotunde6870]

That's nigerian family or parents for you. They believe in good name, good image. They just want a good things for their children, this is not about money, they don't want any money from anyone because we are hard working set of people, everyone can make it on their own. God bless my root.... We can all see the people that can die for just material things.. This is just a big shame to all these people.. Once again, i salute my african people and my root. God bless all nigerian parents and all africans all over the world.

[@mustaphakalokoh]

Be truthful my bro.. Our African parents have neglecting tendency when it come to showing love… everyone is created with different characteristics.

[@thewatcher5956]

u can see the genuine truth in their faces they not lying

[@Nymbusangel]

One of them wasn't born and the other wasn't there. They believe what they're saying but if you weren't there how can you know it's true or not. I've noticed his Dad's not actually said anything and his mother said it's true

[@Cold_Logic]

Finally a presenter who lets the guests speak!

[@miguelzola1394]

I agree, the world around him has evolved and now it was time to reconquete things

[@aayushkant7995]

I really hope dele just feels stability in his life so all can be good. None of this nonsense would be good for him imo

[@McMonkeyful]

This strikes me as the family trying to save face. If they loved Dele they would talk to him, not to the press. He didn't say he was sent to Nigeria as punishment. He said he was sent to be with his father to learn discipline, which makes sense. Their story doesn't ring true to me.

[@bison7664]

Did you listen to the conversation at all?

[@tundejones274]

He doesn't talk to them!

[@Funnylaugh150]

I think you all missed the whole revelation from this interview. Dele and his family are the victim here. there's a third party (the white guy as he mentioned) who turned Dele against his family when they saw the financial opportunity that his football career presents. they planted the fake news in the Media about his mum being an Alcoholic in order to take custodian and manage his football career. He also mentioned the people at MKDons colluded with this Whit guy to exploit Dele. So, they had to pin the boy against his family to achieve this. That is literally the point this man was making when he said they don't need his money. they just want their son back.

[@ebyd2756]

@@Funnylaugh150 The white guy you refer to is the the family that gave Dele, the love, support and stability he needed to flourish - things his biological parents couldn't . Otherwiise he would not have been adopted at 12

[@MissOrchid12]

​@@bison7664Yes, did YOU??!

[@VIKKI1423]

That may or may not be true! However let’s not conclude that the trauma he has suffered is not valid. Childhood Trauma can show up anytime in life and in my opinion parents should take the blame because they had 1 job…no one sends a request to earth to be born. Yes he may have been a trouble child but from what he described, they should have done soo much more, to protect him and nurture him as a child! Nigerians pls note…money is not everything!! The cost of his school fees does not equate to a great childhood! No responsible parent whilst alive and healthy would sit back and leave their child to be raised by another family. This is England, there is something called social services, they would have got involved if the parents of a minor kicked and screamed about the well being of their child!

[@oc_george]

Exactly. i wish more people would understand that financial care/support is just one thing, a child also needs emotional care/support This is why you see so many Nigerian kids grow up with no emotional connection to their parents (especially the father)

[@ojvic7297]

He knows exactly what he’s doing

[@mandupreye1021]

Wow!

[@lukehowie6643]

I'm an evertonian and I'm not holding my breath about dele but please don't call him a liar it's fkn absurd

[@bison7664]

And what do you call someone who isn't telling the truth.

[@davidkennard3540]

@@bison7664how do you know it’s not the truth?

[@herrdrsshamzah5842]

We Africans don’t pamper or massage foolishness. He lied. His so called adoptive family are milking his Wealth, they are the cause of his Mental health.

[@ebyd2756]

@@bison7664 How do you know he is not telling the truth?

[@mbanandimuyangana5598]

Dele is a liar

[@scottwithe3946]

Just wondering if dele knows where I can get an oz of Skywalker og?

[@mythoughts1358]

I think the family has every right to respond especially when assertions have been made aspersions have been cast on an international platform . I personally think it’s important to fact check everything Dele has said considering the sway he carries as a world known footballer and the machinery behind him. It is very easy to stretch the truth to get the sympathy vote when one’s back is against the wall. His family do not have an equal platform to counter his story and over the years have maintained a dignified silence regardless of whether they are right or wrong . Investigative journalists should easily be able to get to the bottom of this whole saga.

[@DiReal_Donclassy]

The gospel truth is that Dele dropped in form, and out of shame, he's looking for sympathy from fans to cover his mediocrity up with depression story from the gods. His loss of form caused him depression not the depression caused his loss of form. Until he goes down on his knees to apologize to his parents, particularly that his mother, whom he humiliated publicly on the Tottenham ground, he'll find it hard to come back.

[@nich130]

@@DiReal_Donclassy Dele Alli's mom to The Evening Standard in 2016: “I had a serious drink problem triggered by my unhappy childhood. I was hooked on vodka, beer - anything - for a few years. “Social Services visited me after complaints from my neighbours about how I was raising my children but my kids were never taken away. It was my decision to let Dele live with another family. “I knew that was the only way he could fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer. I could see he had talent and dreamed of playing for Barcelona. “It was tough to give up my son but it proved to be his salvation. I’m so thankful for how things have turned out.” Alli was 13 when his mother agreed he could move to live with Harry Hickford, a defender with Milton Keynes Dons, and his parents.

[@akiecmthomas4949]

Most people are talking as if they are not African. As Africans, we respect our parents no matter what. I saw all these coming on Dele. From that day I red from the news how he molested his mum publicly, change his name on his jersey, I knew it was just a matter of time before he starts sinking. Ever since, he has been drowning in that quicksand. He needs to go back to his parents ask them for forgiveness or else,he becomes like titanic.

[@patrickrumbu2902]

Revealing interview! Even though Storm spoke well..i don't really know why the dad said he should speak on the issue first (well i get the part where his ig was blocked)..but how old is he? If they had grown up together with Dele Alli that would have held more weight to hear his first hand experiences with Dele

[@kelechicolumbusobi5261]

Storm looks well raised

[@margaretojo3783]

Insightful interview. Two Yoruba proverbs came to my mind as I listened to their version of the story: 1. Ti ogiri o ba lanu, alangba o le wo (if the wall is not ruptured/has cracks the gecko won't find a way in), 2. Ijafara lewu (delay is dangerous). The first proverb latches on to the fact that Dele's parents, unintentionally it seems, left a way open for this family to perpetrate this alleged brainwashing. At 15 he was still a minor. No matter how 'liberal' the society you live in is, I don't see it as advisable to allow your child go stay at a "friends" house for more than its necessary. Following that, when his mother started getting a hint of some sort of foul play by the Hickfords, these concerns needed to be met by a more swift response. The trusting went way too far, action to put boundaries in between him and the Hickfords was delayed and it ended up in this family completely taking over. At the end of the day, no one seems to be faultless in this story.

[@sulaak]

Well said; the father and mother made an unintentional mistake and must accept it.

[@MilesPonmile]

Thank you and God bless you. You’re full of wisdom!

[@ebyd2756]

Dele says in his interview he was adopted at 12

[@sarakeem.213]

Well said👍🏼

[@bface1873]

@@ebyd2756 uhe was lying.. he was never adopted from all we know now. It is obvious the parent unintentional mistake caused all of this. Father wanted him to follow his dreams and allowed him move back to UK at age 12. Mother trusted the hickfords but was naive to their scheme. For sure Dele lied about staying in Nigeria for just 6 months. I also think their must be truth in some of what Dele said about his mum. If the mum was living in a council flat, then it is possible that she may be an alcoholic and Dele may have seen a lot as a child in that environment that is not as peaceful as the hickfords. The hickford capitalized on that

[@smutlahm]

Imagine someone coming out to talk about his psychological problems etc you are here talking about him going to the best schools in Nigeria. Do u guys even know what it means to come from a broken home ? Growing up with in a foster home when your parents are still alive ? This interview is just irrelevant !

[@chefojay6104]

I think you have a problem with simple understanding.... Did you watch this interview at all?

[@Nhleko9303]

@@chefojay6104I think it’s you having that problem to be honest

[@chefojay6104]

Like I said and I will repeat again, you have a problem with understanding.... First of all I saw Dele's interview with Gary Neville and my first thought was that his parents were irresponsible to have allowed a child go through all he "claimed" to have gone through. However, after watching this response from his father's family, with how they were tagging people with their names for verification, it becomes clear that everything has been staged from whoever is behind Dele's football story. And for Dele's dad's family to come out to clear their names and speak "their own truth" I believe it's the right thing to do. Because Dele's interview painted his dad bad and his mom an alcoholic which from this response is false. So as much as I know Dele is going through a hard time, based on this interview, it seems like, it's his greed and thirst for fame that has plunged him into his mental state. Cos all he needs to do really is speak the truth and these whole things goes away... Only very possibly at the cost of his fame and football career. I hope your brain can comprehend this☺️

[@owolabiolanrewaju7688]

Nothing like forest home it was a made up story it was totally denied u need to listen with ur ears

[@Nhleko9303]

@@chefojay6104 I hope your brain can comprehend that there’s always two sides to a story, so for you to blindly believe his dad is kinda weird tbh☺️

[@positiveforce470]

Dele alli is just fool trying make excuses for his failure. Am a Nigerian born and raised in LA and I wished my parents could ever afford to take me back to nigeria. Storm is wonderful and intelligent boy

[@lekenaso1946]

Facts, look at the timing of the interview he gave, He was playing well initially n the little success got in his head, he started party n lost focus, now he is trying to d save face. Let’s even assume some of what he said was true, they re a lot of successful players that have gone through worse.

[@raymeester7883]

Dele has accomplished high levels of football for both club and country. Storm has done what?

[@truebornafrican9213]

“ WHO FEELS IT KNOWS IT “

[@harriclaphton2838]

I hope the BBC will interview this family to hear their own side of the story

[@RankinMsP]

Why would he have ' to do research' about the school if he is the family spokesperson? They should have known. Secondly simply being in an expensive school doesn't mean you are being 'looked after' or happy. If he didn't know his father, then simply being sent to live with a parent you don't know, misses the point. There's clearly a family breakdown and this isn't the way to fix it. Too many Nigerians were sent to live with their fathers when they didn't know them or their family. My uncle is still very bitter about this - even though he also went to the best local school. Not knowing the culture or language matters which is why parents must always make sure their children know all sides for their culture. Ps these 'reps' are not even mildly convincing.

[@Nymbusangel]

One of these guys wasn't even born when these things happened 😂

[@chinnycynthia6209]

He went to stay with his dad please

[@raycorey]

This is on Dele, not the other family that adopted him. He was looking got sympathy, hence why he said some of those things, and this is not the first time he made those claims.

[@nich130]

Dele Alli's mom to The Evening Standard in 2016: “I had a serious drink problem triggered by my unhappy childhood. I was hooked on vodka, beer - anything - for a few years. “Social Services visited me after complaints from my neighbours about how I was raising my children but my kids were never taken away. It was my decision to let Dele live with another family. “I knew that was the only way he could fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer. I could see he had talent and dreamed of playing for Barcelona. “It was tough to give up my son but it proved to be his salvation. I’m so thankful for how things have turned out.” Alli was 13 when his mother agreed he could move to live with Harry Hickford, a defender with Milton Keynes Dons, and his parents.

[@I-SelfLordAndMaster]

Dele Ali has been using his money and position as a well known footballer to behave like a real ‘wanker’ and now it’s all gone he has pulled the victim card. When he was spending his money and clubbing he didn’t pull the victim card then. It’s funny how todays young people are so quick to talk about unhappy childhoods when things are going not so well it seems to be the perfect excuse.

[@DavidPortugueseGAMER]

He took responsibility for the things he's done how is that pulling the victim card? Multiple things can be true at the same time. Your the one who seems to dismiss mental health.

[@Garriaddict]

Dele really needs help

[@Style3ender]

I stand with Dele 💙

[@chinnycynthia6209]

I stand with pure peace☮️

[@justice4da97]

This story is like the mario balotelli story, when he claimed his family didn't want him and gave him away to the balotelli family. When infact the balotelli family asked to help him medically because his family didn't have the documents to stay in italy and their son needed a medical treatment.

[@SK-kh2rs]

Nothing like that story at all.

[@kazeemseunBabalola]

I stand with everyone

[@justemeka]

They need to do a press interview in the UK. Get the family together and do a press interview

[@bison7664]

Interview with the same media that causes problems worldwide.

[@socceraswelikeit-themanutd1243]

Not going to happen bro

[@Nymbusangel]

His biological family in UK are supporting him. His mother said he's telling the truth. These 2, 1 wasn't born and the other doesn't appear to know anything was just shouting

[@08054765886]

@@Nymbusangelhis mother never said that.. stop telling lies shame on you for telling bare lies

[@softKactuz]

We don't care go watch big brother

[@alexanderansah4525]

Why is the presenter acting like Africa is hell.If you’re rich you’ll be ok everywhere

[@VIKKI1423]

Where minors are concerned, wealth does not equate to a great childhood!!! Children need soo much more! Time, nurturing, an available parent that pays attention to detail! Kids are easily influenced but it’s our job as parents to step in, identify the issues and do our best to correct them!!! Throwing money on a child without all the other things I’ve mentioned is not a solution!!!

[@SM-cz5od]

@@VIKKI1423Absolutely! In fact, sometimes the throwing of money is the very problem. Money is not a replacement for parenting.

[@nelsonzinsou1396]

The concluding statement of Otunba really touched me “Try that same act with a white family as a black, and the whole of England will come for you”. This is systematic abduction. The truth is not far fetched.

[@flora-3603]

They are liars. In an interview with the Mirror and the Sun in 2016 the mother said she was an alcoholic and admmitted giving him up to the family to get him off the streets and to stop Social Services from putting him in care (orphanage). She said had 4 kids with 4 different men and all left her and she was a struggling single mother with a booze addiction. Lets just say she had a type 🙄

[@soyoyeoluwafunso4586]

Do u have the video upload let see

[@thegerm1397]

Go check on Sweden they are doing the same sort of thing. In their cases are mainly young Asian children from immigrant parents

[@tgoldmania]

I support the conclusion of Otunba, this very same “English media” should sit the whole family down and interview them base on the strong points of the matter. Let hear the story from the other side too

[@o.i909]

Exactly! Media doesn't help matter sometimes.

[@SM-cz5od]

Storm made a false claim. Dele never said he was sent to Nigeria as a punishment. He said he was sent for discipline. Not sure why that is seen as negative by Storm anyway. Secondly, what has being at a £34,000 school got to do with anything? Does having a lot of money prove care? If a child goes into foster care whether formal or informal then it raises a question surely about BOTH parents since they are responsible for the child. Sounds like Dele suffered as a result of broken home which is not uncommon. Very sad. Such a shame that the focus is about the football and the education. Neither of these are the most important things a child needs. A loving home, good parental guidance, protection and good discipline are way more important. This interviewer has failed to ask relevant questions about his actual childhood prior to his football career. Dele is responsible for his drug use as an adult but how did he get involved in selling drugs at 8 years old. Or are the family saying this is a lie?

[@Funnylaugh150]

I think you all missed the whole revelation from this interview. Dele and his family are the victim here. there's a third party (the white guy as he mentioned) who turned Dele against his family when they saw the financial opportunity that his football career presents. they planted the fake news in the Media about his mum being an Alcoholic in order to take custodian and manage his football career. He also mentioned the people at MKDons colluded with this Whit guy to exploit Dele. So, they had to pin the boy against his family to achieve this. That is literally the point this man was making when he said they don't need his money. they just want their son back.

[@SM-cz5od]

@@Funnylaugh150 It us by no means clear from this interview that Dele’s father had much face to face contact with his son. This allows more chance for others to influence. It is hard being a parent for sure but It is also difficult to escape some parental responsibility in all of this. Parental absenteeism makes it different to raise your child. Sad for all concerned.

[@nich130]

@@Funnylaugh150 Dele Alli's mom to The Evening Standard in 2016: “I had a serious drink problem triggered by my unhappy childhood. I was hooked on vodka, beer - anything - for a few years. “Social Services visited me after complaints from my neighbours about how I was raising my children but my kids were never taken away. It was my decision to let Dele live with another family. “I knew that was the only way he could fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer. I could see he had talent and dreamed of playing for Barcelona. “It was tough to give up my son but it proved to be his salvation. I’m so thankful for how things have turned out.” Alli was 13 when his mother agreed he could move to live with Harry Hickford, a defender with Milton Keynes Dons, and his parents.

[@SM-cz5od]

@@nich130 Very helpful to have this additional information which I had not been aware of. Without wishing to condemn anyone or absolve Dele of any responsibility, it is clear from Dele’s own interview, the response from his father’s relatives and his mum’s account, that he was indeed a very (parentally)neglected child. Must have been hard for his mum to admit this. I imagine it is also difficult and embarrassing for his father and likely explains the family’s defensiveness in the interview.

[@Funnylaugh150]

@@nich130 bro forget that shit, we all know how she could've been forced into saying that to the media. She's alcoholic but so how managed to raise 2 other siblings of Dele. This woman was and is powerless against the Media Merchine. They used it to take her son and exploit.

[@babalolaademidayo]

Nice seeing you wale agbede

[@yanshabeprince9440]

Dele needs to be a man, first of all find his spirit and soul together, for me his football career is ending if he's not careful, remember Baloteli, Ross Barkley, he owes his parents reconciliation to prosper more you can't abandon them and expect all things to be well when they are in pains cos of you. ❤ to Dele hope he goes back to his parents and get their blessings 🙏

[@magnitoxmen2666]

Being poor has actually became a crime even in Nigeria. Look at our National Assembly mucking the poor citizen.

[@davesondave101]

Moral of the story, always listen to both sides of the story

[@vuyiswagwiliza373]

The therapist that helped Dele failed him, reuniting with your family after family trauma is a must in psychology

[@raymeester7883]

No, it's not. That just stupid.

[@oladapo1780]

Mind blowing interview. Well done Wale Agbede 👏

[@smartuwaje955]

The truth is that with all this we lost a good player to another country becus of negligence from both parents. If you dont train your child someone else will take advantage.

[@ojvic7297]

Thats what you got from this???😳

[@steezygee1]

The best call at 29:20

[@stacyroberts2136]

His family need to be heard. All the negative comments are absurd. No one knows the truth but those that have lived the experience. Would be great to have them all one show which is unlikely to happen but we can’t ignore that footballers are being groomed and seperated from their families for the love of money leaving them with serious mental issues that are ignored.

[@user-qy2yw5ed3d]

Strange dynamic between Johnson and Storm in this piece. Johnson doesn`t need any kind of affirmation from Storm, the lad has clearly been primed and is obviously subjugated which might point to the truth of what`s going on here in the wider context.

[@user-mu6du8tu8f]

They suggested that gary neville Interviews everyone live,i think thats a mic drop,in other words you wont suggest that if you something to hide

[@OmegaJacko]

No matter what anybody says i believe the family if they were lieing they would not gag them for six years That power of attorney cannot come off until Alli Dies thats why he is not playing well they have done that boy wrong they took advantage of him 😢

[@benjamincompton9767]

Who told you that? 😂 Dele's adopted family don't have power of attorney over a 27 year old man

[@olatundeakinpelu5022]

Great interview

[@nigeljeche7831]

Still stand with Dele, I know how parents lie so they don't show that they were not bad parents 😢

[@EulbYvi]

And there's an article from 2018 saying what Dele said about his mom

[@mythoughts1358]

Kids also lie especially when they have made bad decisions in life , give both the benefit of the doubt and get an investigative journalist to separate the facts from the fiction

[@EulbYvi]

@@mythoughts1358 or leave them all alone since all of this isn't our business anyway. Media made it out business, so media should stop.

[@arishemthejudge6780]

@@EulbYviHe is the one who came out to the media and said all this so obviously the media are now going to poke their nose

[@EulbYvi]

@@arishemthejudge6780 because media wasn't letting him alone for entire failed loan spell & years prior

[@socialmediatv360]

Sharp daddy

[@janysmahoney1271]

Whatever the circumstances, as his parents,guardians, even school teachers or relevant authorities; their responsibility is t protect a child mentally, physically and emotionally no matter how troublesome they may seem. Hopefully the media leave this family t sort their issues in private so as not t cause no more harm an thus avoid exploitation into matters that dont concern them

[@ayansolasilvanus7618]

May God reveal the truth asap, and heal Alli asap

[@shackzilla]

He already has. Dele has revealed that he was groomed and abused, it was a painful interview. Why would he say that to revive his career? He’ll get the same sympathy for simply admitting he has drug problems. His family appear to be in denial about it because it suggests they failed in their duty to protect him. However they probably simply didn’t know. His family claim his mother is not an alcoholic but they seem to be saying it in the present tense. She might be sober today but had been an alcoholic at that critical point in time. She’s confirmed in interview with the media that she was indeed an alcoholic so I see no dispute there. His family are not even saying he wasn’t abused, they pretty much seem to accept that he was. The butt of their argument seems to be that he wasn’t neglected because he was in an expensive school, heck he could have even been abused in that institution too.

[@aldanielfrancis5190]

So Dele’s dad was with his mum and lived together until Dele´s had to go back to Nigeria ? Why did his dad only send for him at age 7?

[@thegerm1397]

Because he knew he couldn't get proper education and discipline. When he moved to Nigeria he was at a private school

[@aldanielfrancis5190]

@@thegerm1397 but I’m asking why did he wait until he was 7?

[@MikeKopo-ic5vq]

That boy look like dele Ali.

[@loden9540]

Now don’t you think this would affect dele ali

[@hikidunm1582]

Unfortunate!!

[@walteranthony2286]

We need to hear from the sisters , I sense some truths on both sides

[@Nymbusangel]

According to someone on another post they say its true. The one sister always backed him. His mom said its true too

[@ebyd2756]

Dele says he was adopted at 12 though. Then if that is so, why was he adopted, if everything was copacetic at home? Why didn't his biological parents contest this adoption? There is alot more questions that need to be answered. I am more inclined to believe Dele than these two. No one knows where the shoe pinches, but he who wears it. Gbam

[@Funnylaugh150]

I think you all missed the whole revelation from this interview. Dele and his family are the victim here. there's a third party (the white guy as he mentioned) who turned Dele against his family when they saw the financial opportunity that his football career presents. they planted the fake news in the Media about his mum being an Alcoholic in order to take custodian and manage his football career. He also mentioned the people at MKDons colluded with this Whit guy to exploit Dele. So, they had to pin the boy against his family to achieve this. That is literally the point this man was making when he said they don't need his money. they just want their son back.

[@flora-3603]

​@@Funnylaugh150I read an interview way back from his mom where she literally admitted to being an alchoholic. Here is quotes from the interview with her in 2016. Denise admitted that she suffered from a severe booze addiction, revealing that she was "hooked" on vodka, beer or anything she could get her hands on. And she says it was only right to get him off the streets and into a safer environment.

[@ebyd2756]

@@Funnylaugh150 No I think you missed the whole plot. I watched Dele's and this interview. His biological parents were not fit to parent him so he was adopted by another family at the age of 12 where he got the love, stability and security he needed as a child to flourish. Now he is wealthy, his biological dad wants to blame Dele, the adoptive parents and foottball clubs for the reason why he does not have a relationship with Dele and why he has been left out of decisions Dele has made during his own career. His father and these so called relatives need to take several seats and be quiet.

[@ogagaohwosoro6963]

Why didn't his adoption affect his life when we was playing real good at Tottenham? Dele clearly take drugs and there are consequences that comes with it. He's clearly looking for sympathy and he has his self to be blame

[@ebyd2756]

@@ogagaohwosoro6963 if you say so

[@adeyeye640]

Blood we say is thicker than water. Dele need to reconnect with his biological parents. That will help him greatly towards his mental health

[@just_bee9482]

very true

[@benjamincompton9767]

1. Dele didnt say as a punishment 2. His mum WAS an alcoholic by her own admission 3. Dele wasnt removed, his mum relinquished parental control to allow him the opportunity to make it as a footballer by her own admission. 4. Dele went to live with his dad, maybe true, dont know, but he definitely WAS sent back to a shit hole in milton Keynes. 5. I just believe dele, not these guys, especially seen as at least some of what they are saying definitely is not true.

[@j33l259]

wow the british press is really a monster

[@adeyeye640]

Wow.. what a powerful interview, and all this while DELE as been bad mouthing this people for sympathy vote, just cause his career is going under

[@v.e4103]

I am telling you. When he was doing good. He didn't want anything with his family. Instead of taking responsibility for his failure, he wants to blame his family.

[@TheGingerjogger]

Never said it was a punishment your making stuff up to defend yourself bad parenting

[@rudycannon849]

I hope this interview could be shared and viewed by relevant authorities as regards this mind blowing revelations and assertions by the family so a general interview that will includes all parties involved be granted and not a one sided interview trying to put all blames on his biological parent.

[@nich130]

Dele Alli's mom to The Evening Standard in 2016: “I had a serious drink problem triggered by my unhappy childhood. I was hooked on vodka, beer - anything - for a few years. “Social Services visited me after complaints from my neighbours about how I was raising my children but my kids were never taken away. It was my decision to let Dele live with another family. “I knew that was the only way he could fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer. I could see he had talent and dreamed of playing for Barcelona. “It was tough to give up my son but it proved to be his salvation. I’m so thankful for how things have turned out.” Alli was 13 when his mother agreed he could move to live with Harry Hickford, a defender with Milton Keynes Dons, and his parents.

[@bigbuckdoc.9867]

​​@@nich130clearly no one in human history ever gave an interview under soft duress. Not everything that those at the underbelly of society express in public view are truly at they might seem. Think deep❤

[@nich130]

@@bigbuckdoc.9867 The woman gave multiple interviews over the years stating the same. Suddenly she wasn’t an alcoholic at all? Or these people have no idea what they’re talking about? If you wanna “think deep”, know that not everyone giving interviews about things and families that aren’t even theirs, that don’t concern them personally, under no duress at all, have honorable intentions. Especially when the young son who doesn’t even know the family, calls himself a football scout and talent manager, and doesn’t seem to really be concerned for Dele himself for anything more than the legality of whether the contract signed on his behalf as a youth from MK Dons to Totenham. That that should be revisited 11 years later. Think deep indeed!

[@bigbuckdoc.9867]

@@nich130 no flow in your context sorry

[@nich130]

@@bigbuckdoc.9867 how’s this for context? Dele Alli told his own story, because tabloids threatened to do it for him. Dele’s own mother corroborated most of his story in several interviews over the years. Suddenly, 2 people in Nigeria (who don’t even know Dele and in different interviews claim to be family members, then family friends), call Dele a liar, claim to know more than Dele and his own mom about their story, based on nonsense they weren’t even there to witness themselves. And you think I should “think deep”.

[@oc4goal]

The interview should have come from his biological parents, for a clear view.

[@johnsonareo7430]

Go look for them now

[@chelsea08FC]

Gary Neville where are you now?

[@ayansolasilvanus7618]

Wow! I think i believe this story jver Alli's and i don't blame alli but the supposed adopted parents

[@onyiernest2746]

This story with Dele is very interesting n there is a truth between the line . I wish the family will unite again. This Garry’s interview will cause wahala

[@edsmith4821]

To me because of Dele's major decline his career he decided to make his family the scapegoats. Many times people will used child abuse to cover their own inadequacy. He is a very sad person

[@flora-3603]

Dele could care less about his father. He hardly even mentions him in the interview. The only thing he said is that his dad would probably come out of the blue to say some stupid shit after the interview to the media to get paid as always. He also repeated he has no interest in any relationship with him. He spoke more about his mother actually and how rehab helped him understand her.

[@etiennebunbury1285]

You are the sad person

[@raymeester7883]

@@etiennebunbury1285 Why do you say that?

[@edsmith4821]

@etiennebunbury1285 his word against theirs .im a Spurs supporter i loved the guy and saw the way he put vanity before football, so yes I am sad to see his decline and playing the blame card

[@truebornafrican9213]

“ WHO FEELS IT KNOWS IT “

[@havehope]

This interview needs to be shared

[@Jellypeppa25]

As a Black FA licenced football Coach it's disturbing hearing all of this , 😕

[@raymeester7883]

Why?

[@vicasbailey6895]

Hearing both sides!! that's impossible for a number of reasons! If any child makes any shocking claims about their family! The parents would be very unlikely to admit it! My Dad abandoned his children and abused our Mother! I'm pretty sure his version of events would be totally different!! I put this to all our viewers! why would someone lie about being molested? Why would someone lie about having no relationship with their Father? Why would someone fly all the way to the US to have six weeks counselling for mental health?

[@raymeester7883]

Many people lie about their parents. Many people lie about being molested. But, I believe Dele Alli 100%. This is because if you have issues with family, especially in Nigeria. It is almost the same playbook. There is feigned shock and outrage. They are not even talking about his health with regards the substance abuse he admitted that was his own doing. I am just happy Dele has put distance between these people that call themselves his family.

[@BabelFish_]

I believe dele alli 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@drseuno3008]

People always queue behind someone who claims to be a victim. That's what's ruining others life. It's his word against theirs, why don't you hear from the other side before you judge. This is just the court of public opinion and it's unfair that nobody has gone to check if Dele's allegations are tru, everyone just assuming that he is a saint and can't lie. How many careers have been ruined after a girl claims to have been raped. The most recent is that of Benjamin Mendy, the guys life ruined. He was assumed guilty just on one stupid girls words, she can't lie. Victims never lie. Wake up people!!! Wait until someone does this to you then you understand how painful it is, to have someone's life ruined by an unfounded allegations. All I advocate is to consider the other side. THERE'S ALWAYS TWO SIDES TO A STORY, you will be a fool to conclude just hearing from a side.

[@benjamincompton9767]

Yeah but dele didn't say that his family molested him. What are u on about? You think that he should be on trial because people who let him go at 12 are embarrassed?

[@TwitchingBomb]

"I've done my research" - does not know if its 15k or 30k and displays a complete lack of knowledge of the situation, "someone would have done this and would have done that" - only facts to see here! Why so bitter? It seems like an admission to the guilt of either knowing the truth or a believer of the actual lies. What a load of old rambling about nothing, a weird self justification (keeps mentioning money) and a waste of 30 minutes, embarrassing.

[@tgoldmania]

U really got the whole points of this interview wrong tho

[@TwitchingBomb]

@@tgoldmania I guess I really must have as I am just seeing sorry too many plot holes and I just don't see what there is to gain from either the family or Dele putting himself in the spotlight in his most vulnerable state. We should own our problems and mistakes, (which Dele seems to be doing) kids don't get taken away from their parents for no good reason. It's not like the authorities want to do this, it's only when there is no other option left and all attempts at reconciliation have been exhausted - unless of course there is serious concern for danger of harm, which even then can be misinterpreted as presumed innocence depending on the actor. You or I might either be right or wrong or somewhere in between about how we look upon this, however only Dele and his parents will ever really know.

[@youngflossy213]

So someone, that is not his father or mother is talking 🤔

[@philipsbassey1067]

Nigerian journalists need to do better in the manner of asking questions.

[@okuomose1]

Is he not speaking English?

[@iniobongudofia6816]

​@@okuomose1No mind am! When British media ask the most dumb questions ppl like this make excuses for him. Our ppl sef!!!

[@raycorey]

Damn!!! They got his uncle on live as well.. Didn’t know his father was a twin! I don’t mind them defending their family names.

[@lintahpius1112]

Deli Ali father got her mum just for papers. When u look well his father was well and far educated that the mum

[@slinkiegirl2001]

I thought the same

[@thegerm1397]

​@@slinkiegirl2001Or realised she was a dead beat and left her and took dele with him to Nigeria. The father had money and education he was tough on his son. That's why dele wanted to live with his mom on a council estate. Basically the mother gave up dele too the other family without the father's consent. Remember the mom is now some how living in her own house. The father who lives in America has always been financially stable. What this really comes down to is the father was cut out of his life when the other family took him. Remember he was never fostered or adopted

[@lawrekabodzi8101]

I don't see any reason to address lies as they say, when he struggled did they reach out? broken families are very difficult. His father would have been able to respond to this than the ones trying to defend the family name at the expense of real issues raised by Dele...😮‍💨

[@raymeester7883]

You seeing how broken families behave.

[@murrayedwards1805]

This is heart breaking 😢😢

[@PardeepSingh-tz1cq]

Dele Alli has a trophy room, must be a very small room

[@onomesodje8119]

These need to keep quiet, if Delehas come out and talked about his childhood, WAS YOU with him all the way in his life, nonsense

[@kolyxix]

This is made for Netflix. Dele needs to be very careful with the people around him

[@Nymbusangel]

No it's not. Overlap is a KZbin show and we've already seen the episode. It was 1 and done. He did it because the press was going to post about him being in rehab

[@henryb160]

Harry Catterick & Co must be spinning in their graves.

[@forchedieudonne8121]

Crazy comments... He was "sent to Africa to learn discipline" Those were his words. Why are y'all mixing it up😂😂😂

[@denzelwilson7901]

Where is his mother

[@OJ90-]

Ok why is that young fellow the mouth piece of the family when Dele didnt mention anything about him 🤔... Why isnt the actual father the one to explain things for himself 🤔... Dele said he was sent to learn discipline, he didnt say anything derogatory or hateful towards them. How about we hear from the actual mom and father, Dele didnt mention anything about these ppl on this interview. They talk like they new his upbringing in England. They cant possibly know anything about that living in Africa... smh. Lol... the mom is not an alcoholic (trust me bro) 🤦🏾‍♂️😂... Bruh he had to be adopted because the mom was not fit to be a parent. Why did Dele have to be adopted if everything was ok at home. This interview is a joke.

[@OJ90-]

Out of all the points I made in my comment, u chose to ask me about his adoption documents? 😂...

[@nich130]

@@tchoforterence938 Dele Alli's mom to The Evening Standard in 2016: “I had a serious drink problem triggered by my unhappy childhood. I was hooked on vodka, beer - anything - for a few years. “Social Services visited me after complaints from my neighbours about how I was raising my children but my kids were never taken away. It was my decision to let Dele live with another family. “I knew that was the only way he could fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer. I could see he had talent and dreamed of playing for Barcelona. “It was tough to give up my son but it proved to be his salvation. I’m so thankful for how things have turned out.” Alli was 13 when his mother agreed he could move to live with Harry Hickford, a defender with Milton Keynes Dons, and his parents.

[@Nymbusangel]

His mother says its true.. that's good enough for me. she was there unlike this young guy who wasn't even born- he's 19 😂

[@nich130]

@@Nymbusangel exactly my point. This young man doesn't even seem to know Dele OR his mom personally. The older guy was a friend of Dele's dad's briother, but has been in Nigeria. He wouldn't know what was going on in that house and his dates are all wrong anyway.

[@ehiedu4you]

He's 19 that's why he said some questions will be better answered by his father 🤷. His dad's twin agrees a gagging order was enforced. That goes to tell you there's a bigger issue behind the scenes

[@kbscomics]

Fact remains that for extended periods of his innocent young life,Dele was not with his birth parents. Where were they?

[@Gooniessss]

So do you need a certificate to be an alcoholic? He said she's not an alcoholic "legally". There are plenty of people who could be defined as alcoholics or have alcohol issues that hold jobs.

[@kelvingriffith3801]

What you think and what Dele thinks are two different things. You can't speak on his behalf??

[@stelvis1984ify]

His dad clearly tried to keep Dele under his wing but gave up on him, until he became extremely wealthy.

[@v.e4103]

His dad is richer than him. He should take responsibility for his failure.

[@mazzoanV2]

I like how English people who are so quick to judge Delles side of the story but have all the smoke for Meghan Markle

[@olasupoisrael9220]

Well, only God knows the truth but I kinda believe the story of the family. They sound like they have nothing to lose.

[@SK-kh2rs]

You mean you want to believe their version 😂

[@nich130]

This is terrible. Leave this man alone. Dele's father said let him play his football and leave him alone. His mother is living her life and says nothing. His sisters have said nothing. But these people seem to have an agenda of their own. Are they saying his wasn't molested? I know trauma when I see it and that wasn't for the camers's! Do they know if the mom had men in and out of her house as a kid? So they dad had money, does that mean he was a great dad? The mind does all sorts of things to protect itself and it's not unusual that dates and times from a young child who experienced trauma aren't 100% accurate. But what is the purpose of these people dragging this man, his truth as he understands it, and his family on news programs? They act as if they are personally affected and were somehow there throughout his childhood to witness all that went on with him. I see why he wants to just move on with his life and have no relationship. This can't be helpful to him getting his life back on track.

[@Nymbusangel]

His mom said its true. Storm wasn't even born when it happened

[@-www.chapters.video-]

00:00 Introduction to the show and transfer market updates 00:38 Discussion on Dilly Ali's interview with Gary Neville 11:09 Ultima's childhood and early life in Nigeria and England 14:02 Ultima's involvement in football and his relationship with the Ikford family 17:33 The grooming and exploitation of Ultima by the Ikford family 21:00 Ultima's move to Tottenham and the separation from his family 24:15 Confirmation of Daily's Mom's Sobriety 25:10 Negative Press and Family's Response 29:33 Importance of Mentality and Changing Mindset

[@Nymbusangel]

It's strange how they said his Mom was sober but the lady herself admitted she wasn't. First in 2016 and the in the interview she did after this news came out