Former Orlando Pirates, Porto and Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy endured many hardships on his way to the top. The Manchester United manager talked about some heavy moments.
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The great man recently gave an interview to UEFA TV and discussed the Champions League in particular. He remains the first and only South African to win this competition. He also talked about the most difficult moment he has ever faced as a human being.
“I think when I was about 12 we were playing football in the streets in the area we lived in. We were always painting the football goals, so it was like our own little Wembley. Then all of a sudden I heard several loud bangs. I think there were about four or five gunshots. One of our closest friends just lay there, not moving a muscle. . And he was shot in the head. It was the cruelest and most difficult moment in my life as a child.
There was nothing on this earth that would stop me from becoming whatever I wanted to be. ”
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