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Mark Wakefield

Liverpool star Sadio Mane star explains what he must do to win the Ballon d'Or

Liverpool star Sadio Mane has revealed the “crazy project” that he wants to achieve in his career.

Mane has been a key player for the Reds since he moved to Anfield from Southampton in 2016.

Since then he has scored 111 goals in 253 games and has helped the club win five major trophies.

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On a personal level, Mane already has two trophies to his name this season for club and country.

Last month the 29-year-old helped Liverpool win the Carabao Cup - after playing a major role in seeing Senegal lift the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time earlier this year.

In an interview with L’Equipe , Mane spoke about the next goals he has in mind for his career, which are focused on more success on the international stage.

Mane also says he has eyes on winning the Ballon d’Or, which he feels is possible should he win the World Cup with Senegal.

“I have so much hunger that I remain on the lookout for what is good and beautiful to devour. And the Ballon d’Or is necessarily part of it,” said Mane.

“But I don’t want to talk too much about it now. The World Cup is my new dream.

“But before that, we will have to qualify, but I want to believe in somewhat crazy projects and the one that consists of winning the World Cup with Senegal is one of them.

“If we succeed, of course, I will get closer to all the players who apply for the Ballon d’Or every year.

“If I win the World Cup, I think it will become a goal, yes.”

Mane's Senegal will go up against Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah's Egypt for a place at this year's World Cup.

Senegal beat Egypt in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on penalties.

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