And while world football stars are rushing to spend a few days vacationing on the most luxurious resorts and destinations on the planet, Sadio Mane is the man who never ceases to surprise doing just the opposite.
The Liverpool striker, after closing the eliminators with Senegal, returned to his native village, Bambaly, where he also played a football match on the muddy field with his childhood friends.
The 29-year-old, who is expected to move to Bayern Munich, announced several other initiatives to modernize village life. He announced the construction of an energy antenna with access to the 4G network and several hospital services serving Senegalese women.
Simple gestures from a great man who thinks of his people more than any politician or non-governmental organization. Mane, the man of the common people. Unique in its kind.