Sadio Mané, star of Liverpool FC and FC Bayern Munich, is seen holding a smartphone in his hand whose display is cracked. It is a visual narrative that immediately went viral on the internet and tells a very special story.

But let's get this straight: the context in which this image appeared was mixed in with another Mané story in the viral narrative. To understand the essence of this story, we have to go on a little journey. A journey that takes us from a simple broken smartphone to the values ​​of humility and sustainability.

The true story of the broken smartphone

At the beginning of October 2019, Sadio Mané received a new smartphone. A photo published in December of the same year showed him with the same smartphone, but with one notable difference: the display was cracked. The picture went around the world and caused a real hype on the Internet.

Despite his financial possibilities - his annual income is estimated at around 5.7 million euros - Mané has apparently decided not to replace the broken smartphone. Mané's humble roots and attitude towards luxury seem to be in harmony here.

True luxury, as Sadio Mané sees it

The other story mixed into the viral narrative comes from an interview Mané gave to an African newspaper in October 2019. It's about his views on wealth and luxury, which differ significantly from those of many other football stars:

“Why would I want ten Ferraris, twenty watches or two airplanes? I survived difficult times, played football barefoot, had no education. But today I can help my people build schools and stadiums and buy clothes and food. I prefer to pass on what life has given me.”

From the football field to the field of philanthropy

Mané's words are not empty phrases. In his native Senegal he built schools and a stadium. He also supplies the poorest of the poor with clothing, shoes and food and in a very poor region of Senegal pays all residents 70 euros a month as a contribution to the family economy.

Bringing the Stories Together: A Question of Context

Even if the story of the broken smartphone and Mané's quotes about luxury are not in the same context, the message of both is clear: here is a man who, despite his enormous wealth, has remained down to earth and the importance of sustainability and humility understood.

Ultimately, the broken display on your smartphone is much more than just a broken display. It symbolizes humility, gratitude and appreciation for what is truly important in life - and a reminder that true greatness is often found in the simplest gestures.

So we can say that there is something much bigger in this seemingly insignificant episode with the smartphone and the stories that emerged from it. These are values ​​that also find their place in the rich life of a professional footballer.

It's the story of a man who used his success and wealth to do good while remaining down-to-earth and humble. It's the story of Sadio Mané.

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