Manuel Díaz "El Cordobés" has broken his silence, and he has done so at one of the most significant moments of his life. The bullfighter turned 50 years old this past June 30 (June 30), but instead of celebrating joyfully, he has decided to open his heart. His message has left many speechless, although what has surprised people the most is what he has confessed about his father, Manuel Benítez.
The matador has written a personal and disconcerting reflection on his social media: "Yes, I allow myself a minute of silence to look inside myself... and tell myself a few truths," he confessed. His message has had an impact because followers expected a big celebration; however, that hasn't been the case.
Manuel has preferred calm and intimacy, and he has explained that he hasn't felt like having big celebrations. "I celebrated with my family, blew out the candles with my daughter, my mother, and my wife," he said on the show TardeAR. He added: "Virginia asked me, what do we do? I didn't feel like doing anything."
Manuel "El Cordobés" speaks about Manuel Benítez live on air
The bullfighter has spoken from the heart and has said that this year has been too beautiful to leave behind because he has experienced unique moments. His youngest daughter has graduated, and it has been a very special family stage. "We're living such a happy time that I don't want to let it slip away, it's selfish of me, but I'm afraid," he confessed emotionally.
The most surprising part came afterward. Manuel Díaz has made something official that many didn't know and has revealed his father Manuel Benítez's current situation. "My father has gone through a rough patch now," he said with a calm but sincere voice.
He wanted to share that detail, and it has been a gesture of love and family unity. In addition, he has spoken about his mother's health: "Since 2023, she's been living a delicate situation," he explained.
Despite everything, he has shown gratitude. Today, he has both his parents close. Even though they're not together, he feels they're present, and for him, that's everything.
Manuel Díaz "El Cordobés", son of Manuel Benítez, is living a stage he doesn't want to let slip away
Manuel has made it clear that he doesn't want to miss a single moment with his family. He values every moment with his children, with Virginia, with his mother, and also with his father.
"I'm happy," he said. A message that has touched the hearts of many.
He has turned 50 years old (50 years), but he has done so looking inward. Without masks. With a confession that has humanized him more than ever.