Neil Etheridge, wife welcome daughter Manila Elaine

Photo of Neil Etheridge and wife Alexandra’s daughter Manila Elaine. –NEIL ETHERIDGE INSTAGRAM

MANILA, Philippines–Philippine Azkals’ goalkeeper Neil Etheridge and his wife Alexandra have welcomed their newborn daughter Manila Elaine.

In an Instagram post sharing the good news, Etheridge said Manila Elaine was born on February 13 via home birth.

“We are completely in love,” Alexandra said in an another post.

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Among those who congratulated Etherdige was his Azkals’ teammate Stephan Schröck.

The couple tied the knot in May 2021 and announced they were expecting in July.

Etheridge, who plays for Birmingham City in the English Football League, had a tough battle with COVID-19 last year.