The Euro 2024 turned out to be oppugning for England, but they have overcome with some great grit reaching the finals to be played tonight. One of the forces of the unit was its defense which has been miserly in conceding goals this Euro. But, one person who has not been on the wrong side of things for most of the tournament is their defender Marc Guehi. The Crystal Palace defender was once denied a regular spot at Chelsea and left it in 2021 hungry for regular soccer, and it paid off.

Currently, with strong technique and presence of mind in the Three Lions backline, Guehi is gaining a lot of appreciation for his performances this Euro. More interestingly, his father is also no stranger to having supporters as he is mentioned to be a minister. And with Guehi also accepting it, let’s dive deeper into who his parents are and what they do.

Truth about minister father and mother of Marc Guehi

It was a moment of wonder for English fans when they heard that getting support from his parents on Sunday would be difficult for Marc Guehi. He was born on July 13, 2000, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Reports earlier suggested that his father John Guehi is a minister taking fans by surprise, but a bigger truth seems to be that also his mother is also a minister. However, they are not ministers in the government but a church in Lewisham in South East London, where Marc, his sister, and parents grew up after moving to England.

Meanwhile, ministers in the church are like caretakers and priests who are most often working on Sundays based on the culture and location. Their parents have nothing to do with the administration of government professionally. Marc earlier confessed that his father who usually does his job on Sundays said, ‘God comes first,’ which was the reason that he would miss the games that start at 6 pm CET (local time)/noon ET.

Although they hail from the Ivory Coast, additional details about Guehi’s parents like age and place of birth remain undisclosed. Nevertheless, their massive influence on him is well known.

How Guehi’s parents shaped his life

Marc Guehi recently said that he will give the Euro medal to his parents if they win it, which reiterates what they mean to him. Guehi started playing soccer at 5 but his parents wanted him to focus just on education and faith while growing up. But religion became a major component he announced by stating, “My Dad was a minister so faith is massively important in my life,” expressing that it also played a role in what he is today. Moreover, he also felt that it was the support from his mother was invaluable.

Regarding his mother, he reportedly stated, “Your mum is someone you just rely on for everything don’t you?” “She has always been there for me, whenever I have needed her,” explaining the moral support she provides apart from taking care of the family. With such a huge backing behind him, Can he take Gareth Southgate and his men to their maiden Euros? Let us know in the comments.