George Weah makes a big revelation!

Legendary former Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan striker George Weah, winner of the Ballon d'Or in 1995, has expressed his thoughts ahead of this year's trophy ceremony. 28 years after his own triumph, Weah remains an emblematic figure in world and African football, being to date the only African player to have won this prestigious distinction.

In an interview with L'Équipe channel, Weah shared his enthusiasm about the importance of this event: “It’s a real pleasure to be here this evening. The Ballon d'Or represents the absolute pinnacle for any footballer, the ultimate achievement of a career. This moment remains etched in my memory forever. Winning this trophy is global recognition of talent, perseverance and work accomplished on the field. »

George Weah recalled that this award is not only a reflection of individual performances, but also a testimony to exceptional talent: “ Any player who wins the Ballon d'Or is a huge talent. There are so many great players who have marked the history of this sport, and I am sure that it will be a nice surprise and a very great player who will win again this year. »

He also highlighted the impact this award has had on his own career and journey. “For me, receiving the Ballon d’Or was a turning point, not only as a player, but also as a representative of an entire continent. This opened many doors and showed the world that African footballers can also compete at the highest international level. »

The Ballon d'Or remains, according to Weah, one of the greatest achievements that a footballer can achieve. His victory in 1995 made history as the first and, to date, only victory by an African player in this prestigious competition. His journey from Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, to the heights of European football has inspired generations of young footballers, particularly on the African continent, to dream of achieving similar feats.

As tonight's ceremony prepares to crown a new king of world football, Weah concluded his speech with words of wisdom for the finalists: “May the best win.” The most important thing is to remember that this reward is not only an individual victory, but also that of an entire collective and the sacrifices which made it possible to reach this level. »

George Weahnow president of Liberiacontinues to embody the values ​​of commitment, talent and perseverance that make him a legend not only on the field, but also off it, through his political and social commitment.