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'Mane may have to leave Liverpool to win Ballon d'Or', claims ex-Senegal striker Kamara

Sadio Mane "deserved" to win the Ballon d'Or last year, and "may have to leave Liverpool" in order to pick up the accolade in the future, according to Diomansy Kamara.

2020 was a superb year for Mane on both an individual and team level, as he helped Liverpool get their hands on three major trophies.

The 27-year-old played a key role in the Reds' sixth European Cup triumph last June, and went on to add UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup winners' medals to his collection.

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He also shared last season's Golden Boot with club colleague Mohamed Salah and Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, scoring 22 Premier League goals in total as Liverpool finished just a point behind eventual champions Manchester City in the final standings.