Bans, diving, drink-driving and spitting: The many misdemeanors of El-Hadji Diouf
Younger readers would be forgiven for thinking El-Hadji Diouf's first names were 'controversial striker' as the Senegalese forward has been involved in more than his fair share of trouble over the years.
This latest misdemeanor is of course just one in a long line of naughtiness that goes back to his earliest days in football.
MirrorFootball's Joe Mardon charts his top 10 blunders.
1) Community-minded Diouf
Diouf was sentenced to community service as youngster at Rennes for crashing his car and injuring a woman. His case was not helped by the fact he did not have a driving licence at the time.
2) Diouf against the machine
A four game international ban awaited Senegalese Diouf, after he unleashed a tirade of abuse against a referee at the African Nations tournament in 2004.
3) Phlegmy Diouf
Diouf's failure to keep his saliva to himself has landed him in hot water numerous times. He has been in trouble for spitting while playing for Liverpool, Bolton and Blackburn, collecting hefty fines and suspensions along the way. The most innocent recipient of Diouf's spittle was perhaps an 11 year old Middlesbrough fan in 2004. Rank.
4) Diving Diouf
Diouf's diving was brought to our attention for Bolton's winning goal against Blackburn in 2005. His own manager, Sam Allardyce was damming in his verdict, "He's been doing it all his life," he conceded.
5) Drink Driving Diouf
Having now gained his driving licence, Diouf was to lose it for a year in December, 2005, after being found guilty of drink driving.
6) Punch and Dioufy
John Terry's speciality is of course sleeping with his team-mates' wives. Diouf prefers (allegedly) punching them. In 2006, he was released without charge following allegations he had punched the ex-wife of Senegal team-mate Khalilou Fadiga whilst partying in Dakar nightclub. Surprisingly no-one cashed in with 'Team Fadiga' t-shirts though.
7) Sneaky Diouf
Diouf admitted to getting himself sent off whilst playing for Bolton in 2007. He did so knowing that a domestic suspension would mean he was available to play for Senegal.
8) Bust-up Diouf
A changing room altercation at Sunderland led to Diouf threatening Anton Ferdinand. He was sold to Blackburn three days later.
9) Smokescreen Diouf
In September 2009, Diouf was accused of calling an Everton ball boy 'White Boy'. He said he was reacting to having banana's thrown at him, although nobody else could see any bananas...
10) Diouf and tumble
Diouf was sent off for a two footed lunge in January 2010, assisting Blackburn's FA Cup demise in the FA Cup at Villa Park. The victim of the tackle was international team mate, and so called 'friend' Habib Beye. With friends like Diouf...
What are the odds Suarez and Evra swap shirts at the final whistle? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day
Betting Blog 22:00 10/02/12The FA reckon Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra should shake hands when they come face to face on Saturda... Read More+
United v Liverpool has always been spiky... but it used to be about football too
Brian Reade 20:59 10/02/12We should have sacked Capello two years ago Why Moyes is the right man for Spurs Those who think to... Read More+
We should have sacked Capello two years ago
Brian Reade 20:58 10/02/12United v Liverpool has always been spiky... but it used to be about football too Why Moyes is the ri... Read More+
Why Moyes is the right man for Spurs
Brian Reade 20:57 10/02/12United v Liverpool has always been spiky... but it used to be about football too We should have sac... Read More+
Watch video of Sami Khedira and Lena Gercke's steamy GQ photo shoot
Mirror Football Blog 15:52 10/02/12It's a tough life being a top footballer part 3,876: poor old Sami Khedira. Not only is he forced to... Read More+
3PM Extra: Joe Hart's fart, when mascots attack and Turkish team's bus collides with express train
Football Banter 15:38 10/02/12Presenting quality football videos from the interweb, daily at 3pm. Here's today's collection: 1) We... Read More+
Why does snow and extreme weather bring out the best in football fans?
Ian Winwood 14:09 10/02/12A few years ago, on the weekend before Christmas I went with my mum to see Barnsley play at Queens P... Read More+
Simon Bird's Premier League previews and predictions (Week 25)
Mirror Football Blog 12:09 10/02/12'Arry'll put a smile on those poor England boys' faces. Yeah, 'Arry's a man manager. Arm round the s... Read More+
The Best XI Liverpool vs Manchester United games
Mirror Football Blog 11:25 10/02/12The MirrorFootball Best XI is our new feature celebrating the very best of the beautiful game. Each ... Read More+
Why do Rooney and co want Redknapp to succeed Capello? He'll make playing for England fun again
Mirror Football Blog 00:00 10/02/12Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have already taken to Twitter to say Harry Redknapp is the man they’d... Read More+
Why having a Football Association chairman with balls gives England hope for the future
Mirror Football Blog 23:00 09/02/12For a man who just shot the sheriff, David Bernstein looked thoroughly unruffled. The FA chairman ... Read More+
Redknapp will be a great England boss, but not before he leaves Spurs with a top, top parting gift
Robbie Savage 22:00 09/02/12You would have thought Harry Redknapp will find it difficult to keep his eye on the ball. Every time... Read More+










