Before October 18, French Football officially announced that Senegalese striker and Bayern Munich star Manet had been selected for the Socrates Award in 2022, which also honored players who were keen on public welfare. As for the feelings of winning the award, Manet also talked about his feelings about winning the award.
Manet said: “as you said, sometimes I am a little shy to talk about it, but I am really happy to do what I can for our people to make their things better, which is what I want to see.” Why do I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches or two airplanes? What effect do these things have on me and the world? ”
“before, I was hungry, I had to work in the fields, I went through a very difficult period, playing football barefoot, these moments are very difficult. Of course, I am not educated, and there are many other things I have not accepted, but today, with the money I make through football, I can help my people. ”
“I built a school and a stadium in my hometown, and we provided clothes, shoes and food for the extremely poor. In addition, I provide 70 euros a month to all people in a very poor area of Senegal, which helps their families improve their economy. ”
“so for me, I don’t need to show the outside world how many luxury cars, mansions, or even private jets I have. These are external things. I would rather use my income to give my people something I give in life. This helps them to live a better life and get rid of some difficult situations, which is what I think in my heart. ”
It is worth mentioning that with his excellent performance in the club and national team last year, Manet was also selected as the second place in the 2022 Golden Globes, which is the highest ranking for an African player in the Golden Globes since the coronation of George Wea in 1995.