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One of the most famous Senegalese footballers of all time, Sadio Mane, was honored with a statue in his hometown.
The 30-year-old had a statue unveiled in the city of Bambali, which immediately caught the attention of internet users.
However, not all comments were critical - fans said that the local people honored the athlete according to their capabilities.
The Bayern Munich player is worshiped in Senegal not only for his impressive victories with the national team, but also for his charitable work.
S. Mane has donated £500,000 for the construction of a new hospital and £200,000 for the reconstruction of a school.
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