“When I started playing football, I never thought I would ever win the Ballon d’Or and emerge as the best player in the world. I just had a passion for the game and I worked hard. Every day. I would rather train than eat or sleep,”

George Weah · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

Weah told the writer in Monrovia about his early passion for football and his surprise at winning the Ballon d'Or.