Sadio Mane

The Bayern Munich forward accepted the gong in front of a giant screen showing him greeting people on his visits to Senegal, and he expressed his pride on ...

The The award has been established to recognise accomplishments off the pitch, and has been named after the Brazilian footballer Socrates, who was well-known for his humanitarian work during his playing days. Mane was announced as the winner of the award following his charity work in his homeland of Senegal.

BAYERN MUNICH star Sadio Mane whispered a message to Bukayo Saka as the pair met at the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday night.Former Liverpool forward.

[dropped a huge hint he is staying put with Arsenal back](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19997094/bukayo-saka-sign-arsenal-contract-salary-investing-vip-box/) in the title race. [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [Mikel Arteta is confident an agreement will be reached](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19560627/arsenal-arteta-saka-contract-man-city-transfer/) after claiming in the summer that Saka and the club are aligned in their in their goals. [Liverpool and Manchester City reportedly monitoring his situation](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18804151/man-city-liverpool-saka-transfer-arsenal-contract/) at Arsenal. [Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196653/arsenal/) gem Saka, embracing his fellow forward. [runner-up in the award to Real Madrid's Karim Benzema](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20136618/karim-benzema-ballon-dor-champions-league/).

Sadio Mane stays true to African roots with attire wins Sócrates Award, finishes 3rd in 2022 Ballon dOr | Pulse Nigeria.

He said, "I'm just pleased to be here. Mane is regarded as one of the best players in the world and was among the top nominees for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. Sadio Mane stays true to African roots with attire wins Sócrates Award, finishes 2nd in 2022 Ballon d'Or

Bayern Munich and Senegalese star Sadio Mane on Monday night received France Football's inaugural Socrates Award, in recognition of his charity work in his ...

Upon accepting his award, Mané said: “I am very happy. Mane, 30, has financed the building of a public hospital worth Sh63million and funded schools worth Sh32million and also donated funds to the Senegalese National Committee to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic. The prize is newly created this year and will commemorate the achievements off the field from individuals in football who give back to society and their community in a major way.

Sadio Mane has received France Football's inaugural Socrates Award, in recognition of his charity work in his native Senegal.

2 hours “I’m really happy to be a guest tonight,” Mane said. He scored 23 goals in his final season as a Liverpool player whilst helping Senegal win their maiden Africa Cup of Nations title, and has since produced nine goals and an assist in 16 competitive appearances for Bayern. “The Socrates Prize identifies the best social initiative by committed champions,” said a statement from France Football magazine, which added the humanitarian award to the 2022 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Mane, 30, is accustomed to writing headlines on the pitch, but it’s his continued efforts off it that are making the biggest difference.

Mane picked up the Socrates award for his incredible work off the pitch - and he fully deserved it.

When Takumi Minamino picked up a bottle of champagne with the intention of spraying it, Mane asked him to put it down. I even reached out to the people from your village just to meet you. [Speaking in 2016, Mane told the Daily Mail: ](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4044452/Liverpool-FC-ace-Sadio-Mane-teetotal-devout-Muslim-s-far-average-flight-footballer.html)"I won't touch alcohol. “He gives me tips, I try to execute them and to implement them. “I noticed a funny guy in the team (Sadio) because he took a Japanese-style bow to anyone he met. “He comes to the mosque often. “Sadio is talking to me all the time. Sarr was part of Senegal's ACFON-winning side but he made a slow start to life in England after signing for Watford in 2019. I am so sorry he was hurt during our accidental collision on the pitch and am sorry for him that he could not complete the match because of it. A small gesture but one that would have meant the world to the ballboy. [Mane said](https://www.goal.com/en/news/sadio-manes-story-how-i-went-from-torn-boots-and-shorts-on/blt8b125807c62a6cc5): “He [the coach] asked me ‘are you here for the test?’ I said I was. [While he didn't look the part, he certainly impressed](https://www.goal.com/en/news/2466/goal-50/2016/11/08/29293582/sadio-manes-story-how-i-went-from-torn-boots-and-shorts-on).

France Football Magazine awarded Monday the Senegalese forward of Bayern Munich the Socrates Prize for his charity work in his home country.

#BalloDor,” Sall said in a Twitter post. “The Socrates Prize identifies the best social initiative by committed champions,” said a statement from France Football magazine. France Football Magazine awarded Monday the Senegalese forward of Bayern Munich the Socrates Prize for his charity work in his home country.

In the build-up to Monday's Ballon d'Or awards, a slightly awkward moment involving Sadio Mane and former FC Metz player Ludovic Obraniak took place on ...

After being recognised for his extraordinary social commitment, the humble Mane said: "I'm just pleased to be here. Benterki said: "Are you happy to see Ludovic Obraniak again?" [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/03/19/liverpool-forwardsadio-mane-does-not-court-attention-scoring) spoke to him about building a school for the younger generation, he requested it be left out of the interview, adding "I do not do this for publicity." He donated significant sums of money to help improve the conditions of the remote village, including a sum of £500,000 for a new hospital and having previously donated a reported £200,000 for a new secondary school to be constructed, Mane is said to have built a fuel station and a post office to help locals. [Bayern Munich](https://www.sportbible.com/bayern-munich) forward politely smiled and waved at the panel before conducting the rest of the interview. [Liverpool](https://www.sportbible.com/liverpool) last season after leading [Senegal](https://www.sportbible.com/senegal) to an Africa Cup of Nations title, finished second in the 2022 Ballon d'Or standings.

It's been a great season for Senegal's Sadio Mane, the player nicknamed 'the man with the golden heart'.

Senegalese footballer Sadio Mané is the recipient of the inaugural Socratest Award, presented at the 2022 Ballon D'or ceremony.

During this ceremony, the Kopa Trophy (best young player), the Yachin Trophy (best goalkeeper), the Gerd Müller Trophy (best striker) and the Club of the Year Prize are also awarded. “The creation of the Socrates Award is a milestone for athletes around the world. This Award invites them to be mobilized for the construction of a fairer world. Sadio Mané is a true source of inspiration and I warmly congratulate him for his significant contribution to positive social changes.” Over the past years, he has contributed to the construction of a hospital and a secondary school in Bambali. On 17 October, during the 66th Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, Sadio Mané – the Senegalese Bayern FC striker – was presented the first edition of the Socrates Award by Sandy Heribert and Peace and Sport’s Vice-President, Didier Drogba.

Mane attended the event after a strong campaign at Liverpool last term which put him in the running for the main award, while Saka finished in the top 10 ...

He finished in eighth place, with his international team-mate Jude Bellingham coming fourth and Barcelona's Gavi winning the award. Mane appeared to be whispering a message into Saka's ear throughout. Sadio Mane whispers mystery message into the ear of Arsenal's Bukayo Saka...

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Sadio Mane made history on Monday night after becoming the inaugural winner of the Socrates Award in recognition for ...

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Sadio Mane has suggested that Senegal are not among the favourites fort the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as he has tipped France and ...

“I don’t see Senegal as a favourite because there are other nations very far ahead of Senegal like France, Spain. [Complete Sports](https://www.completesports.com/senegal-are-not-world-cup-favourites-mane/), Mane dismissed claims that Senegal are among the favourites to win the [World](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world/) cup. - Sadio Mane has dismissed claims that the Teranga Lions of Senegal are one of the World Cup favourites

The Socrates award is new and meant to honour “social initiatives by committed champions”, as described by France Football. Even though a huge section of ...

Senegal and Bayern Munich talisman Sadio Mane on Monday received the 2022 Socrates Award for his outstanding contribution towards humanity...

The Senegalese international also came second in the men’s Ballon D’ Or category after beating the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Kylie Mbappe. “Myself, I am really happy to be part of you guys tonight. Of course, like you said, sometimes I am a little shy to talk about it, but I’m really happy to do what I can for my people and to make things better.”

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Sadio Mane made history on Monday night after becoming the inaugural winner of the Socrates Award in recognition of ...