Sadio Mane, a Liverpool winger, has said that footballers who live flashy lifestyles ‘irritate’ him.

The Senegalese attacker, who has 12 Premier League goals this season, says he wants to stay away from a glitzy lifestyle and credits his upbringing for his humble mentality.

In a recent interview, Mane stated that while he follows Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar on social media, ‘that’s enough’ for him.

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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane says certain values held by footballers ‘irritate’ him

Speaking to L’Equipe, Mane said: ‘I don’t want to give the impression that I’m a very critical person, but it’s true that there are values ​​in football that irritate me a little compared to the upbringing I had.

‘But instead of criticising, I prefer to distance myself. The main thing is not to change, and I believe I didn’t. For a boy who comes from a small town, it’s a great victory.’

He was also asked if he wanted to live like Neymar or Cristiano Ronaldo, to which the Liverpool winger responded adamantly.

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Mane says he loves ‘the incredible life they lead’ but doesn’t think that he would suit it

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The Senegalese winger has scored 12 Premier League goals in 25 appearances this season

The 29-year-old also confirmed that his ultimate dream in football would be World Cup glory with his home country.

‘[Win] the World Cup with Senegal,’ Mane said.

‘First you have to guarantee qualification, but I want to believe in crazy projects, and winning the competition with my country is one of them. Gold every year.’

Mane was in action on Saturday as Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 in the Premier League.