{"id":84089,"date":"2025-07-29T09:50:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=84089"},"modified":"2025-07-29T09:50:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:50:55","slug":"bukayo-saka-sh0cked-the-world-and-the-uk-media-when-he-accepted-mark-zuckerbergs-45-million-advertising-offer-thank-you-for-believing-in-me-but-im-going-to-take-that-mone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=84089","title":{"rendered":"Bukayo Saka sh0cked the world and the UK media when he accepted Mark Zuckerberg\u2019s $45 million advertising offer: \u201cThank you for believing in me, but I\u2019m going to take that money and use it to do something really useful for people, because there are more people who need it than me, and I want the UK to grow stronger.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In a move that has sent shockwaves through the football and media worlds, Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has accepted a staggering $45 million advertising deal from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, only to announce he will redirect the funds to support disadvantaged communities across the UK. The 23-year-old winger, speaking at a press conference in London on July 28, 2025, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, \u201cThank you for believing in me, but I\u2019m going to take that money and use it to do something really useful for people, because there are more people who need it than me, and I want the UK to grow stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.77ne.com\/storage\/072025\/ebfccbf0d98049e780bc1c36f0ca55cf.jpeg\" alt=\"Bukayo Saka sh0cked the world and the UK media when he accepted Mark Zuckerberg\u2019s $45 million advertising offer: \u201cThank you for believing in me, but I\u2019m going to take that money and use it to do something really useful for people, because there are more people who need it than me, and I want the UK to grow stronger.\u201d READ MORE IN BELOW\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb\" width=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The offer, reportedly tied to a global campaign for Meta\u2019s new AI-driven advertising platform, would have seen Saka become the face of a high-profile initiative, leveraging his 12 million social media followers and growing influence. Instead, Saka\u2019s decision to forgo personal profit has drawn widespread praise, aligning with his history of championing equality and community impact. The young star, already a partner with Fiverr and Youth Beyond Borders for the Ideatorr incubator program, plans to channel the funds into expanding similar initiatives, focusing on education, entrepreneurship, and social mobility for underprivileged youth in the UK.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Saka\u2019s announcement comes amid his stellar 2024\/25 season, where he scored 19 goals for Arsenal and played a key role in their Champions League semi-final run. His off-field impact, however, continues to overshadow his on-pitch heroics. From his work with Persil\u2019s \u201cDirt Is Good\u201d campaign to his advocacy against online abuse, Saka has cemented his reputation as a socially conscious athlete. This latest move has sparked admiration but also debate, with some UK media outlets questioning whether Saka\u2019s decision could pressure other athletes to follow suit.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The funds, Saka revealed, will be managed through BS7 Rights Limited, his family-run company, which saw its income double to \u00a34.64 million in 2024. Plans include establishing community hubs in London, Manchester, and Birmingham, offering mentorship, training, and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. \u201cI want to level the playing field,\u201d Saka said, echoing his Fiverr partnership ethos.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As the UK grapples with economic challenges, Saka\u2019s bold move has ignited hope and set a new standard for athlete activism. With the Premier League season looming, all eyes will be on how Saka balances his burgeoning legacy both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a move that has sent shockwaves through the football and media worlds, Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has accepted a staggering $45 million advertising deal from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, only to announce he will redirect the funds\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":84090,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-84089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-football"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bukayo Saka sh0cked the world and the UK media when he accepted Mark Zuckerberg\u2019s $45 million advertising offer: \u201cThank you for believing in me, but I\u2019m going to take that money and use it to do something really useful for people, because there are more people who need it than me, and I want the UK to grow stronger.\u201d - 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