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George Weah

Politician · born October 1, 1966

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George Manneh Oppong Weah is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who served as the 25th president of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. Before his election for the presidency, Weah served as senator from Montserrado County.

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~22Joined AS Monaco FC1988
~26Joined Paris Saint-Germain FC1992
~29Joined AC Milan1995
~34Joined Chelsea F.C.2000
~34Joined Manchester City F.C.2000
~34Joined Olympique de Marseille2000
51Became President of LiberiaJanuary 22, 2018

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