
Former balon d'or winner George Weah has been voted president of Liberia after clinching 12 of the 15 counties in the west African country.
Weah has taken to Twitter to thank all his supporters, saying that he plans to liberate the country.
The former AC Milan striker and Liberian international becomes the 25th president of the country and the only former footballer to become president of his country
His opponent was 73-year-old Joseph Boakai who has been the vice president of the country for the last 12 years, got only two counties to vote for him.
George weah is the only African balon d'or winner in history
Mohamed Salah has no interest in joining Real Madrid this summer, reports in Spain claim. Salah had a sensational season under Jurgen Klopp this year, with the Egypt international netting 44 goals in all competitions. The former Chelsea ace has been tipped to leave Anfield this summer, despite only joining the Reds last year. Real Madrid and Barcelona are chasing the 25-year-old, who won the Premier League Golden Boot this season. However, according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Salah will not join Real this summer. They say the Egypt star has no intention of heading to the Bernabeu. Diario Gol add that Salah has not forgiven Real captain Sergio Ramos for injuring him in the Champions League final last month - and the winger wants revenge.
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