The Ballon d'Or winner will on December 26 attempt for the second time to become president of Liberia but perceptions of the striker are not clear cut
The wider world was ultimately proven to be premature in offering its congratulations to George Weah on becoming president of Liberia on October 10.
The AC Milan legend had indeed garnered the most votes in the first round of voting but he nonetheless failed to meet the required amount to secure election, rendering the abundance of good luck messages on social media inconsequential.
As a result, Weath now faces a run-off against the current vice-president, the Unity Party candidate Joseph Boakai, on December 26.