Francis BenaliFrancis Benali MBE is a former professional footballer and coach who spent most of his playing career at Southampton FC. In recent years, Franny has been in the media spotlight for different reasons, completing ultra-endurance challenges, all n aid Cancer Research UK. In 2014, Benali completed a three-week 1,000-mile (1,600 km) challenge running to all 20 Premier League grounds, raising in excess of £100,000 for the charity Cancer Research UK. In 2019 he attempted seven Ironman distance triathlons in seven days! Franny has raised over £1 million for Cancer Research UK. He was named in the New Years Honours list 2020, where he was awarded an MBE. Francis Benali has 40k Twitter followers. Read More Read Less