The football world just learned what Arsenal fans already knew about Bukayo Saka
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11-second readBukayo Saka won the Socrates Award at the Ballon d'Or, which recognizes a player's humanitarian work, as reported by Pain in the Arsenal. The award acknowledges Saka's charitable efforts, including working with Big Shoe to provide medical and humanitarian aid.
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Bukayo Saka won the Socrates Award at the Ballon d'Or, which recognizes a player's humanitarian work, as reported by Pain in the Arsenal. The award acknowledges Saka's charitable efforts, including working with Big Shoe to provide medical and humanitarian aid. Saka's family is also involved in charitable work, providing housing to those impacted by earthquakes and surgery for children in need. This recognition highlights Saka's positive impact off the pitch.
Saka's humanitarian work extends beyond his award, as he and his family have worked with multiple charities. They have provided aid to people in London and around the world, demonstrating their commitment to using their platform for good. This charitable work is a significant aspect of Saka's character, showcasing his kindness and generosity. The award is a proud moment for Arsenal fans who already knew Saka's character.
Despite Saka's positive qualities and achievements, some people still dislike him, according to Pain in the Arsenal. Criticisms have been made without foundation, such as Graeme Souness's comment that Saka is a 'cheat.' Souness's criticism stems from an outdated expectation that players should stay upright when kicked. Saka's award and charitable work demonstrate that he is a genuinely good person.
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Bukayo Saka is one of the nicest players in the world. That's it, that's the story. Except it's not the story. It should be the story, but it isn't. Despite being one of the most respectful people in the sport, and being a genuine breath of fresh air in an otherwise toxic landscape, people still find ways to dislike Saka. Finding genuine ways to dislike Saka borders on impossible. As a human, he's great; as a footballer, he's great too. But that doesn't fit the narrative, so the footballing world invents lies to justify their dislike of Saka.
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