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A man killed himself after losing his last savings on a bet that France would win the Euro 2016 final.

Fidel Nikitin, 27, hoped the £2,300 gamble would allow him to clear his debts but Portugal went on to beat the host nation on Sunday.

The mobile phone salesman, from Izhevsk, Russia, left a message on his social media account after the 1-0 defeat saying: "Thank you and forgive me."

Police said he walked onto the Ludzya-Izhevsk railway track and did not flinch as a train sounded a warning.

(Image: Will Stewart)

(Image: Will Stewart)

The driver said he had no time to stop after seeing the man on the track, it was reported.

Relatives revealed university educated Fidel was deeply shocked after Portugal beat France to win the tournament.

Fidel had taken out a series of loans but was unable to pay them back.

He had hoped winning the bet would allow him to repay his debts.

(Image: Will Stewart)

(Image: Will Stewart)

Helplines and websites

If you’re struggling to cope with mental health issues here are some of the ways you can access help.

Beat (0345 634 1414) is the UK's eating disorder helpline providing support and information for individuals affected by eating disorders. https://www.b-eat.co.uk/

Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org.

Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.

PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.

Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information. http://www.depressionalliance.org/

Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying. http://studentsagainstdepression.org/