My dad is a Ballon d’Or winner and president of his country, I’m following in his footsteps and scored at the World Cup

GEORGE WEAH is the first and only ever African winner of the Ballon d'Or.

The striker was crowned the best player of the year in 1995 following a stunning season with both Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.

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Weah had fired PSG to a Ligue 1 title and two domestic cups before sealing a move to Italy, where he would go on to lift two Serie A trophies.

The Liberian was a trailblazer for African football in Europe and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players the continent has ever produced.

After spells at Chelsea and Manchester City, Weah retired and forged a career in politics.

The 57-year-old was elected as president of Liberia in 2018, becoming the first ever professional footballer to be sworn into office and lead his country.

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Meanwhile, his son Timothy was focusing on following in his father's footsteps - as a player rather than a politician.

The 23-year-old was on the books of PSG as a youngster before earning a switch to Lille.

Weah represents the United States' national team rather than Liberia as he grew up in New York, saying the decision to choose the US was "very simple".

And he caught the eye at the World Cup in Qatar last year, scoring a goal in their 1-1 draw against Wales in the group stages.

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Weah, who is a winger rather than a striker like his dad, started all four matches for his country before they were knocked out in the last 16 by Holland.

But his impressive displays earned him a move to Juventus in the summer and he has made ten appearances so far.

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