Sadio Mane, the footballer from Senegal, is more than a phenomenal striker. He is 27 years old, rich, has already won many championships with Liverpool and is set to win more next year given the strength and competitiveness of Klopp's struggling squad.
However, this is not the best quality when it comes to it. Mané is more than just a football champion.
Recently, he expressed:
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, twenty diamond watches, or two planes? What will these objects do for me or for the world?”
He talked about his childhood, saying:
“I was hungry and I had to work in the field; I survived hard times, I played football barefoot, I had no education and many other things, but today with what I earn thanks to football I can help my people", he added.
Sadio went on to describe his personal commitment:
"I built schools and a stadium. We have provided clothes, shoes, food to people who are in extreme poverty. In addition, I give 70 euros per month to all people in a very poor region of Senegal, a lot that contributes to their family economy."
In the world of football, which globally is increasingly becoming the symbol of a violent, barbaric and indifferent society, the example set by the 27-year-old cannot be ignored.
Sadio Mané, born in Banbali, is one of the many African children who found the perfect toy in a rag ball. The difference is that he, unlike most, was able to overcome misery, hunger, disease and a difficult life.
After many years, the footballer has not forgotten his origin, the whole days spent looking at the horizon, the tears he shed, the expectations, the hopes that grew and the mission for peace that this lucky individual has set as his goal.
Mane concludes by saying:
"I don't need to show off luxury cars, beautiful villas, trips, let alone airplanes, I'd rather have my people take a little of what life has given me."
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