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“I’M NOT OFFICIALLY BANNED FROM LA CORUNA, BUT I’D GET PUNCHED IF I EVER STEPPED FOOT THERE”

How would you describe Benni McCarthy the manager?

Animated, passionate – just like I was on the pitch. I love my job. I like making a difference to the lives of players and improving them. Sometimes I’m too animated and get into trouble, like fights with opposition managers and referees. I’ll trim it down as I mature in coaching, but the passion will never go away.

Did you ever see yourself as a manager?

No, but I always passed on advice to players. I could see things happening before they did on the pitch. I have much to give, especially to young players in South Africa. I spent

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