Former Celtic defender Bobo Balde hospitalized in psychiatric clinic in Marseille.

Unpleasant situation with Bobo Balde

According to The Sun: Former Celtic defender Bobo Balde was admitted to a psychiatric ward in Marseille after making 'worrying' comments near a school.

This Celtic hero raised concerns among parents and staff by making 'threatening' remarks near Ecole Accates elementary school in his hometown.

Bobo Balde in Celtic kit

Celtic star became a cult hero at the club

According to La Provence, Balde visited the school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, after which he was taken by law enforcement and hospitalized in a psychiatric unit.

It turned out that the Celtic legend was involved in a car accident when he was struck by a vehicle, and he also received blows from the father of one of the students who was alarmed by his behavior.

Witnesses reported that Balde was talking about some “mission” he plans to carry out before his death. Due to this, he sustained injuries and required assistance from firefighters.

During questioning, law enforcement perceived him as a victim but noticed that he seemed detached and made worrying statements about the future.

“He is a very nice man, but he started making quite vague remarks, even in the police station,' said an officer.

“But he did not want to file a complaint, noting that his behavior might have raised concerns among the parents of the students,” he added.

Balde, who has no children at this school, reappeared on Wednesday and Thursday, after which law enforcement was forced to intervene.

Due to his appearance, Balde was sent to psychiatric emergency services at Timone hospital.

49-year-old Balde was removed from the scene at the direction of Mayor Silvane Suvestre, who dispatched police officers to the school.

Bobo Balde's Career

Balde spent eight seasons at Celtic, winning 10 trophies. He played 232 matches, won three championships, the Scottish Cup, and two League Cups, and was sent off in the 2003 UEFA Cup final.

1995-1999 – Marseille, 0 matches

1997-1998 – Mulhouse (loan), 38 matches, 1 goal

1998-1999 – Cannes (loan), 30 matches, 4 goals

1999-2001 – Toulouse, 58 matches, 1 goal

2001-2009 – Celtic, 232 matches, 16 goals

2009-2011 – Valenciennes, 28 matches, 1 goal

2011-2013 – Arles-Avignon, 41 matches, 0 goals

At the international level: Guinea, 52 matches, 2 goals

Balde, who was born in Marseille, chose to play for the Guinea national team, having played 52 matches and scored 2 goals.

After retiring from playing, he worked as a coach at CA Gombertois in Marseille from 2014 to 2019, and then was the coach of the Guinea youth team until 2021.

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