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FootballSadio Mane Explains Why He Has No Interest In Living The Same Lifestyle As Cristiano Ronaldo And Neymar
- Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has taken a swipe at the lifestyles of Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG star Neymar
- The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner has said that he is irritated by some of the values in football
- Mane is seen as one of the most humble footballers around and he will have a stadium named after him in Senegal
Senegal international Sadio Mane has disclosed that footballers who live glamourous lifestyle irritate him.
Born and raised in the remote village of Bambali in Senegal, Mane is one of the most humble footballers around and his words do stand out in a world that's focused on material pleasures.
In an interview with L'Equipe, Mane was asked if he'd like to copy the fancy lives of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar and he replied:
"No! I follow them on social media and that's enough for me.
"I love their extraordinary life, but that life is not made for me."
"I don't want to give the impression that I'm a very critical person, but it's true that there are values in football that irritate me a little compared to the upbringing I had.
Mane Dreams of Winning the Ballon d’Or and the World Cup After AFCON Success
Sports Brief earlier reported that Liverpool star and Senegalese football icon, Sadio Mané has revealed his ambitions of becoming the second African player to win the Ballon D'or.
The 29-year-old also wants to lead his country Senegal to World Cup success, hence becoming the first African country to achieve that feat.
In a feature on France Football, the Liverpool star spilled it out as he stated his goals while he still plays for Liverpool and Senegal.
Mane Wants Paris Saint Germain Forward to Join Him at Liverpool
Chelsea goalkeeper explains why winning AFCON is bigger than the UEFA Champions League
FootballSadio Mané says his wish is to play alongside World Cup winner Kylian Mbappé at Anfield as the Frenchman makes a decision in the summer over where he lands next.
The Paris Saint Germain attacker is out of contract in the summer and according to reports he could be joining Spanish giants Real Madrid.
However, Sadio Mané is ruling out the possibility of playing on the same team with the PSG attacker, but believes that will only happen if Mbappé joins Liverpool.