Jerome McCarthy explained

Jerome McCarthy
Birth Date:	6 April 1973
Position:	Midfielder
Years1:	1998–2001
Clubs1:	Santos
Years2:	2001–2003
Clubs2:	Manning Rangers
Nationalyears1:	1999
Nationalteam1:	South Africa
Nationalcaps1:	2
Nationalgoals1:	0

Jerome McCarthy (born 6 April 1973) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder.

Career

McCarthy played club football for Santos and Manning Rangers. In January 2003 he pleaded guilty to doping offences, and received a fine and community service as punishment.^[1]

He also played international football for South Africa.

Personal life

He is the brother of Benni McCarthy.^[2] He was arrested with R8.7 million (over $600k) worth of Mandrax in November 2020. ^[3] He was granted R100 000 bail.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Doper Jerome McCarthy escapes ban. Doper Jerome McCarthy escapes ban. 17 January 2003. 27 August 2013. iol.co.za.
2. Web site: Benni McCarthy's father dies. 13 November 2008. 27 August 2013. sport24.co.za.
3. Web site: Benni McCarthy's brother bust with Mandrax worth R8.7m. 20 April 2021. www.iol.co.za. en.
4. Web site: Mthethwa. Cebelihle. Ex-Bafana player Jerome McCarthy granted R100 000 bail after alleged R8.7m drug bust. 20 April 2021. News24. en-US.