Man attempted suicide by jumping off bridge stopped by Valencia

[Saba Sports News] Recently, in Ecuador, a man attempted to jump off a bridge on a highway when a former Premier League star, Antonio Valencia of Manchester United, was passing by. He stopped the man, and eventually, the man abandoned his suicide attempt. Valencia later said, “It was very difficult to communicate with the man, but luckily, he recognized me. Finally, after the man’s family arrived at the scene, he gave up the idea of committing suicide.” Valencia’s act of stopping a man from jumping off a bridge was not only a personal act of kindness, but also reflected the unique influence and humanity of sports idols in society. What made Valencia’s action most touching was his decisive empathy during an emergency. Faced with a stranger’s life crisis, he did not hesitate or retreat, but actively got out of his car to talk to him. This choice had nothing to do with fame. The editor believes that Valencia’s action shows that the spirit of sports goes beyond competition and victory, but also includes respect for life and care for others. Such stories warm the heart and give the most moving explanation of “the power of role models.”