David Ginola, the renowned French footballer, has officially become a grandfather for the first time.
His daughter, Joy Pinquier Ginola, 32, shared the joyous news on social media, announcing the birth of her daughter, Jia.
Joy and her partner, Yohann, also 32, welcomed their baby girl recently.
However, this milestone comes with an emotional twist: David may never meet his granddaughter due to a longstanding estrangement with Joy.
A Painful Rift and Estrangement
Joy, who has had a difficult relationship with her father, expressed her concerns that her daughter would grow up without knowing David.
In an emotional conversation with MailOnline, she revealed how David has distanced himself from her since she announced her pregnancy.
Despite sending a congratulatory message after learning about the baby news, Ginola reportedly ceased all communication after Joy shared an ultrasound photo showing she was expecting a girl.
Joy’s relationship with her father has been strained for years, dating back to when David’s affair with her mother, Joelle, came to light.
The affair occurred before David rose to football stardom, and Joelle had to take legal action to secure child support after David refused to acknowledge his paternity.
After years of denial, Ginola finally acknowledged Joy as his daughter in a meeting in 2021, but he never followed through on his promise to reconnect.
Joy’s Struggle with David’s Lack of Interest
Joy’s feelings of betrayal were further compounded when she revealed to David in April that she was expecting.
After his initial message of congratulations, he cut off all communication, even ignoring a follow-up text that included the ultrasound photo.
Joy expressed her frustration, saying, “The way he is treating us is not right.”
She feels devastated that her daughter will grow up without a relationship with her grandfather, despite the shared bloodline.
“I can only be the best mum I can be,” Joy said, adding that her partner Yohann would be the father figure her daughter would have, a role that David has not stepped up to.
She remains heartbroken that David refuses to be more involved, feeling as though he is acting like a stranger rather than a father.
A Complex History with David
David Ginola’s past with Joy’s mother, Joelle, was filled with deception.
After a brief affair in the early 1990s, Joelle discovered David was married with a child on the way with his wife, Coraline.
Joelle was left devastated after learning that David had concealed his true life from her, and she was forced to raise Joy alone.
The situation worsened when David refused to take a DNA test and denied his paternity for years.
In 2000, after a court battle over child support, David was legally declared Joy’s father, though he only acknowledged her existence years later.
Despite brief reconciliations, such as an emotional meeting in 2021, Ginola’s involvement in Joy’s life remained limited, leaving her feeling abandoned.
A Difficult Past and a Hope for the Future
Joy’s complicated history with her father has been filled with pain, but she has tried to build a connection.
Their first real interaction came when Joy reached out to him through Instagram.
After months of communication, they met in person, and Ginola admitted that Joy was indeed his daughter, sharing a heartfelt embrace.
Yet, despite this breakthrough, Joy’s hopes for a continued relationship with her father remain unfulfilled.
Joy’s experience highlights the emotional toll of being abandoned by a parent.
She feels both betrayed and abandoned, yet remains resolute in her role as a mother, determined to give her daughter the love and support she never received from her own father.
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