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GEORGE WEAH REMAINS THE FIRST AND ONLY AFRICAN TO WIN THE Ballon d'Or

African football history was made by George Weah 🇱🇷. In 1995, the Liberian superstar became the first non-European player ever to win the Ballon d’Or, breaking barriers and putting African football on the global stage.🏆✨

At the time, Weah was shining for AC Milan, delivering performances that earned him football’s most prestigious individual award.

More than three decades later, George Weah remains the only African player to have lifted the Ballon d’Or—a testament to his extraordinary talent and lasting legacy.

⚽A true icon. A trailblazer. An African legend.