George Weah: From Chelsea Striker to Liberian President

Football Legend George Weah

George Weah is a former Liberian professional footballer who played as a striker. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time. Weah won the Ballon d’Or in 1995, becoming the first and only African player to do so.

Club Career

Weah played for a number of top European clubs during his career, including Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Marseille. He won two Serie A titles with Milan and the FA Cup with Chelsea.

Political Career

Weah entered politics after retiring from football. He ran for president of Liberia in 2005 but was unsuccessful. He ran again in 2017 and was elected, becoming the first former professional footballer to be elected head of state.

Second Term Bid

Weah is now seeking a second term as president of Liberia. He is in the run-off election, which will be decided on November 7.

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Conclusion

George Weah is a remarkable figure who has achieved great success in both football and politics. He is an inspiration to people all over the world.

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