Ali Dia............a fraud
In November 1996, Ali Dia famously convinced then-manager of
Southampton,
Graeme Souness, that he was the cousin of
FIFA World Player of the Year and
Ballon d'Or winner
George Weah, which led to him signing a one-month contract with Southampton just days later. Dia played only one match in his short spell at the club before being released 14 days into his contract.
In the words of att Le Tissier....His performance after coming on as a substitute was almost comical. He kind of took my place, but he didn't really have a position. He was just wondering everywhere. I don't think he realised what position he was supposed to be in. I don't even know if he spoke English - I don't think I ever said a word to him. In the end he got himself subbed because he was that bad.