News about El Hadji Diouf

El Hadji Diouf has sluggishly dismissed England's chances of winning a penalty shootout against Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. If we get to penalties, we're going to win it,' said Diouf, a former Liverpool forward who now works as an advisor to the president of Senegalese FA and a mentor to young players in the squad. Chelsea'keeper Mendy was the hero of their penalty shootout victories in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt in February and a World Cup play-off against the same opposition one month later.

Many celebrities have been able to announce themselves as a global superstar and make a career-defining move on the back of a starring role on football's grandest stage. Over the years, there have been some inspired signings made immediately after the tournament has ended, but many big names like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Liverpool have fallen into the trap of landing players following a string of spectacular performances for their countries. Scouts will be keeping an eye on players who play at the World Cup in Qatar next month, particularly with the January transfer window opening not long after the final on December 18. Sportsmail looks at ten of the worst post-World Cup signings.