Wijnaldum clarifies misunderstanding over iPhone gift to Sadio Mané

Georginio Wijnaldum has set the record straight regarding a widely circulated story about a phone gift he allegedly gave to Sadio Mané in 2019. At the time, Mané, who was playing for Liverpool, was the subject of social media ridicule over a cracked phone screen.

Shortly after the controversy, Mané shared a video showcasing a new iPhone 11 Pro, attributing the gift to Wijnaldum.

In the video, Mané expressed his gratitude, saying, “Look, Wijnaldum gave me a brand new phone, an iPhone 11.”

However, five years later, Wijnaldum has addressed the misconception, clarifying that he did not, in fact, give Mané the phone.

“Everyone thinks I gave Sadio Mané an iPhone, but that’s not true,” Wijnaldum stated.

Wijnaldum further explained the situation, noting, “The phone wasn’t even mine.

I had just found it in the locker room and, as Sadio was being teased about his broken phone, I handed it to him just for fun. It was just a joke between us.”

This revelation sheds light on the playful nature of the exchange and corrects the misinterpretation of Wijnaldum’s gesture.

The incident highlights the often-overlooked dynamics of footballers’ camaraderie and the impact of social media on personal stories.