Sadio Mane, Senegalese professional footballer, has gotten many talking after he was spotted with a cracked iPhone — despite earning enough to buy himself a better version of the smartphone.
The 27-year-old winger, who plies his trade with Liverpool, was seen with the iPhone that had a broken screen guard before his club’s victory over Leicester on December 26.
According to The Guardian, Mane’s contract with Liverpool sees him take home £150,000 per week, and an annual salary of around £7.8 million.
The pictures of him with his cracked phone have since been making the rounds on social media, with fans hailing the winger for his modest lifestyle values.
This is coming weeks after Mane had reportedly said he doesn’t need to make a big show of his wealth to be happy.
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“Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches, or two planes? What will these objects do for me and for the world? I was hungry, and I had to work in the field,” he was quoted to have said during one of his community service projects.
“I survived hard times, played football barefooted, I did not have an education and many other things, but today with what I earn thanks to football, I can help my people.
“I built schools, a stadium, we provide clothes, shoes, food for people who are in extreme poverty. In addition, I give 70 euros per month to all people in a very poor region of Senegal which contributes to their family economy.
“I do not need to display luxury cars, luxury homes, trips, and even planes. I prefer that my people receive a little of what life has given me.”
The Senegal international, a devoted Muslim, was also spotted some months ago cleaning the toilets in his local mosque on the same day he scored for Liverpool against Leicester — in one of their previous meetings.
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Cracked iPhone or not, at least he can do what he wants with his phone. I hope many of us will be like this guy!
This is a big example for us to emulate. You don’t need luxuries for you to show the world how successful you are .
If he uses a cracked iPhone it does not concern anyone. Please leave the young man alone everyone has their owe priorities.
Life is not about the wealth you display amongst people, it’s about the wealth you share amongst them to impact their lives. With nothing we came to the world with nothing we shall return. Mane has chosen the right path and his humility and modesty will take him to higher levels in life
Nigerian’s have priorities for meaning less things. Even if he has the money to buy 30 iPhones that is not his priority
*I don’t like the way we act, if Mane uses a cracked iPhone, its not your business. Besides he knows he’s phone is already cracked, so please leave the young man. I prefer him living an outside life than living an inside life.
I really like the way you re living your life and helping your people keep it Allah is by your side mane
nothing we bring come and shall go wit nothing.