Arsene Wenger has been invited to George Weah's inauguration as Liberia president
George Wear
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has paid tribute to his former player and newly-elected president of Liberia, George Wear. The 51-year-old former Ballon d'Or winner played under Wenger at Monaco between 1988 and 1992, long before turning to politics.
Now, the Gunners' boss has been invited to Weah's inauguration as president of Liberia.
The inauguration will be held between Arsenal's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on January 20 and the Carabao Cup semi-final with Chelsea on January 24.
Hear Wenger on Wear:
"When you look at his life, the life of this guy is a film. It is unbelievable. It is a fantastic film.
"I saw him in Monaco, looking lost, not knowing anybody, not being rated as a footballer.
"Yet he became in 1995 the best player in the world and now he is president of his country. It is unbelievable.
"He was always strong mentally, convinced he has a mission.
"When he played at Monaco, it was during the time of war in Liberia and I saw how much he suffered with his country.
"The love for his country and his people, and the care he had for his people. Today when I look back, I have seen him crying when the war was on.
"But this is a happy story and I wish him a happy presidency. He is an example to all footballers."
George Weah became the first non-European to win the Ballon d'Or in 1995
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