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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Benni McCarthy in the family area: Meet the football legend's beautiful ‘birthday girls' [PICS]
Benni McCarthy's birthday tributes to his daughters have taken social media by storm, with fans marvelling at their good looks. South African football star Benni McCarthy poses with his daughter Lima. Pictured on the left is his daughter Allegra, with Mina on the right. Pictures: Instagram/ bennimac17 Benni McCarthy's journey from the notorious Cape Flats' gang-ridden Hanover Park to Europe has inspired millions. His name is synonymous with football excellence, and to this day, he is still South Africa's all-time leading goal scorer and the only South African to win the UEFA Champions League. Beyond the pitch, the former Manchester United striker coach has also proved himself to be a real team player in his family circle, balancing a high-profile coaching career with fatherhood. Benni McCarthy: Proud father of five The 47-year-old McCarthy is the father to five children from two marriages. In 2000, he married Spanish artist Maria Santos with whom he shares three daughters – Minna, Miya and Allegra. The couple met after the star striker moved to Spain to play for Celta Vigo. Their marriage ended in 2007 during his second season at Blackburn Rovers in England. On 24 May 2014, McCarthy tied the knot with Scottish model and former Miss Edinburgh Stacey Munro in a lavish soccer-themed wedding ceremony. Together, they have a daughter, Lima Rose, and a six-year-old son, Lio Romero. Lima was born two years before the couple got married. Benni McCarthy and his wife Stacey have been married for 10 years. Pictures: Instagram/ BenniMac17 and staceymccarthy17 As the head coach of Kenya's Harambee Stars, preparing for the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 set to kick off on 2 August in Kenya, McCarthy's professional life is demanding. Yet, his social media presence consistently highlights his family. Take a look as The Citizen rounds up McCarthy's Instagram wishes to mark his daughters' milestone birthdays this year. Allegra's 17th birthday: Fans in awe Earlier this month on 15 July, the proud father took to Instagram to wish Allegra on her 17th birthday: 'Happy 17th birthday to my daughter Allegra. Love you lots and have a wonderful day 🥳🎂❤️.' Benni McCarthy's daughter Allegra strikes a pose. Picture: Instagram/ bennimac17 Accompanied by a photo, the post showcased his daughter's striking beauty, which left fans in awe of her beauty. Fan reactions: 'This one needs security' Fans flooded the comments section, expressing admiration for Allegra's stunning looks. One follower humorously remarked, 'Oh la la, hope you have your headache pills ready because this one needs security,' hinting at the attention Allegra's beauty might attract. Another fan, Musa Ngcobo, jokingly wrote: 'Always wanted a father-in-law with a Champions League 😂.' In May, the Bafana Bafana legend celebrated Lima's 13th birthday, with McCarthy heading to his Instagram account to congratulate his only daughter with his leggy blonde wife. 'Happy 13th birthday to my beautiful daughter, Lima. I hope you have the best day. I love you so much.' Minna's 20th birthday: A milestone celebration In February, the soccer superstar celebrated his firstborn, Minna, turning 20 with a touching Instagram post: 'Happy 20th birthday to my firstborn! You've grown into such an incredible young woman, and I'm so proud of you. Love you endlessly.' The post, accompanied by a photo of Minna, once again highlighted her striking resemblance to her father. Fans celebrate Minna's milestone The post resonated with fans, who were touched by this, a refreshing contrast to McCarthy's usual tough, goal-scoring persona. One fan, Stanton Fredericks, commented on her being the spitting image of Kenya's national team coach: 'Just like the Father 🙌🏽 ❤️'. In turn, others wished Minna well, with messages like, 'Happy birthday 🎂 May the lord bless you and your family'. Benni McCarthy: Why Kenya withdrew from pre-CHAN friendlies In a surprise move, McCarthy pulled his Harambee Stars team only hours before they were due to play CHAN co-hosts Tanzania in Arusha on Monday in the first match of a four-nation tournament that also includes Uganda and Senegal. Kenya's head coach, Benni McCarthy, said on Wednesday that it was the right move to withdraw from the pre-African Nations Championship (CHAN) football friendlies in Tanzania this week. Picture: Steve Haag/Gallo Images On Wednesday, the former South African international explained that the team took the decision to leave Tanzania on Sunday after coming to a consensus that the Arusha venue was not ideal. 'It was a misfortune. We went there with good intentions, but unfortunately, for football reasons, football decisions, it was not satisfactory. 'The team and the technical team came together and decided we want to have the best preparation for CHAN 2024 and if we were to continue in the tournament, it would have set us back majorly, losing players to injury,' he was quoted as saying by Standard Media. The biannual CHAN competition is being jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania for the first time. This One Needs Security: Benni McCarthy's Beautiful Daughter Stuns Fans on Her Birthday, iHarare Benni McCarthy Biography: Net Worth, Age, Wife, Children and Career, Thekasiboy Scoring Couple Goals: Benni McCarthy and Wife Stacey Celebrate 10th Wedding Anniversary, The Citizen In Photos: Meet the Beautiful Wife, Children of New Harambee Stars Boss McCarthy, MSN Benni McCarthy Shares Touching Note as His Firstborn Turns 20, Kaya 959 NOW READ: 'Insane to think': Benni McCarthy on world's first 'bulletproof park' in Mitchells Plain
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chloe Madeley flaunts her washboard abs in a bikini and reveals she is 'committed to staying single' - after ex James Haskell's dalliances
Chloe Madeley showed off her washboard abs in a black bikini on Instagram on Tuesday and revealed she is 'committed to staying single'. The personal trainer, 37, daughter of TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, looked incredible as she posted a mirror selfie during a Q&A on her social media story. She shared the striking snap after a fan asked: 'Do you feel more confident when you're lean or are you body confident regardless?' The TV personality replied: 'I definitely feel more body confident when I've worked hard for a result and I've got it; as opposed to just coasting for a while. 'But that can be when I'm leaner (this was 2 months ago, I'm not nearly this lean now), OR when I'm gunning it in the gym to build muscle (and consequently have a bit more body fat on me). 'I find it interesting that most women comment on my body when I'm leaner (some tell me to gain weight, some tell me I've never looked so good), but nobody really says anything when I'm looking jacked (ish). Yet the effort of both make me feel GREAT in my body.' Elsewhere in the Q&A, Chloe explained that she was not looking for a new partner after splitting from rugby star James in 2023. A fan asked, 'what do you look for in a guy??', to which she responded: 'I don't [laughing emoji] I'm very happily committed to being and staying single [upside down smiley face emoji].' While Chloe has stayed single, James has been linked to two ladies since they split. Most recently, it was claimed he was dating Big Brother star Sara McLean. As James's new romance came to light, Chloe also took to Instagram to share a cryptic post about 'negative energy'. Her clip featured a sheep running around a field with a bucket on its head, hinting it was blissfully unaware, and she wrote over the top: 'Me: It's so nice in here. 'She's at a place in her life where peace is a priority and negativity cannot exist. She is no longer matching energy. 'She is simply removing herself from any situation that doesn't vibrate her soul. So if you start moving funny, she's moving on.' James was seen holding hands with BB starlet Sara as they headed to the races on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival in February. Sara, a beauty queen and reality star has previously dated US World Cup goalie hero Tim Howard, rugby star Ben Cohen, cricket legend Shane Warne and TOWIE's Mario Falcone. In January James was linked to newly single mother-of-two Helen Barclay, who bore a striking resemblance to Chloe. Yet the relationship appears to have fizzled out, with James pictured parading his new romance with Sara at the horse racing-based meeting. His ex-wife Chloe previously revealed she knows the former Wasps flanker has been 'having fun' seeing other people, but maintained the pair still have a healthy relationship as they continue to co-parent. Sara is a former Miss Edinburgh and Big Brother contestant who shocked Housemates when she gave a tearful rendition of God Save The Queen, before going on a rant about people who hate the royal family. James and Chloe announced their split in October 2023 after several months of speculation their marriage was on the rocks. During Chloe's ITV reality show, Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair, which aired around the same time they announced their split, cracks in their relationship were apparent. Notably, clashes over James's new lifestyle which involved DJing abroad and partying with glamorous women, while his wife took care of most of the parenting duties back home. Speaking to The Sun in February, Chloe - the daughter of veteran TV couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan - admitted the latter stages of their marriage was 'awful', 'dark' and 'painful'. Chloe said: 'When you tell people that you are divorcing, everyone sees it as such a negative thing. 'They say: 'This is going to be so hard for you.' And, yes, it is, but the hardest bit was when we were married. 'The last year of the marriage was awful. It was so dark, painful, and one of the worst periods of my life. It's a good thing we ended it. It was so incredibly scary. I'm amazed I got through it in the way that I did. 'I think more people should see it as a positive thing. I'm so proud of myself and so relieved that I actually called it a day.' After their split, the couple still lived together in their north London home and were often spotted together with Bodhi as they tried to be as amicable as they could for their little girl. Despite some fans thinking the two were back together because of this, Chloe confirmed that they had both moved on, adding she expects the former I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star to find a new partner before she does. She said: 'It'll probably happen for James long before it happens to me if it hasn't already. I'm waiting for the conversation to happen at some point.' Tensions were high before the couple split, with James even claiming Chloe treats him 'like a dog' and likened their relationship to 'World War Three'. In one episode of their reality show before their break-up was announced, James moaned: 'She shushes me like I'm a dog or like I'm a baby. I'm like "shush me again and that's the last thing you'll ever do."' Chloe went on to explain: 'The difficulty in mine and James's relationship comes from the fact that both of us think we're in charge.' Confirming the end of their marriage in a statement in October 2023, the couple said: 'Chloe and I mutually decided to separate at the end of September, 2023. 'We had not planned on releasing a statement at this time - certainly not while the television show was airing - but constant speculation about our marriage has, unfortunately, forced our hand.' She added: 'Beyond this statement, we will not be speaking about this matter publicly, and we would request privacy at this time. Our sole focus now is our beautiful daughter. We shall continue to co-parent with nothing but love.'
