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Bafana Bafana legend McCarthy reveals why Parreira snubbed him for 2010 World Cup

Legendary South African striker Benni McCarthy says 2010 was a bad year for him as a footballer.

The former FC Porto marksman left Blackburn Rovers for fellow English club West Ham United midway through the 2009/10 campaign.

However, McCarthy struggled with injuries and made a few appearances for West Ham and he was not included in Bafana Bafana's final 23-man squad for the 2010 Fifa World Cup finals.

“2010 was my worst year just like 2020 is for everyone. When I look back, I think I shouldn’t have left Blackburn Rovers.