Football is the most democratic sport, everyone can play football. Someone born in a rich family and other in a poor one but they have charge to play together.

But thanks to football, people are changing their lives and fighting poverty. Here are four famous footballers who were born from humble families.

1. Sadio Mane

While growing up, he lived with his uncle as his parents had lots of children and could not meet up financially with his basic needs.

He grew up playing street football, and could not go to school because his parents were poor. What really spiked his passion to become a professional footballer was when he watched the Senegal National Team play in the World Cup.

2. Raheem Sterling

Raheem was born in Jamaica, but after a while he emigrated with his family to England. His family did not have a permanent place of residence and lived in poverty.

But football saved him and his football career began at the West Ham Academy. Now, he is Chelsea footballer who is one of the highest paid players in the league and has no financial problems.

3. Ronaldinho

Born into challenging circumstances in Porto Alegre, the Moreira family were plunged into catastrophe when Ronaldinho’s father suddenly died after suffering a fatal heart attack in a swimming pool.

It was Ronnie’s football skills that turned things around as first club Gremio moved the clan into a upmarket suburb as a way of convincing him and his brother to stay with the club.

4. Angel Di Maria

Maria was born in the big Argentine city of Rosario, but the family had big money problems. Parents worked in a coal mine and earned very little.

He hate being poor and so he was very thin. Angel began his football career in Rosario Central. After the footballer received his first salary, he bought a new house for his parents and they quit hard work.

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