George Weah Quotes
Of course I would have liked to have played at the World Cup, but I achieved so much in my career as a footballer that I can't have any complaints.
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To kill yourself for earning a salary is not worth it.
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Of course I would have liked to have played at the World Cup, but I achieved so much in my career as a footballer that I can't have any complaints.
