True to himself! In an interview with Canal+ Sport AfricaEl Hadji Diouf, a double African golden balloon and legend of Senegalese football, once again captivated attention by its frank declarations.
Guest of the show Large mouthsthe former striker of Liverpool shared his point of view on several themes, including the comparison between Neymar and Mbappé, while taking an introspective look at his own career in the face of that of a certain Samuel Eto’o…
Mbappé or Neymar? A decided choice!
First questioned about the Neymar-Mbappé debate, Diouf displayed a clear preference for the French :
“Neymar is more talented than Mbappé, but not better. What Kylian has done today is above. He won the World Cup, he is decisive in great moments, and he saves titles. In my team, I take Mbappé because it can do me a lot of services. Neymar, I would call him for a gala match. »»
A distinction between raw talent and impact in major competitions that shows the lucidity of the terrible child of Senegalese football. Before turning on his case …
Diouf vs eto’o: the bold parallel
At the turn of this discussion, the journalist Nabil Djellit then seized the pole, and attempted a comparison between Neymar and El Hadji Diouf, suggesting that the career of the native of Saint-Louis, characterized by lightning of genius and a chronic inconstancy, was closer to that of Brazilian than French. True to his direct style and never devoid of solid self -confidence, the Senegalese then retorted by comparing his career to that of another illustrious African player of his time, Samuel Eto’o:
-« Maybe I’m more talented than Samuel Eto’o “, He said first. A daring statement, faithful to the character, who reflects the esteem that Diouf carries, and has always brought to his own talent.
Before however recognizing the superiority of Cameroonians at the high level: ” But he had a better career than me. In life, you have to tell yourself the truth. »Affirmations that make react!
Recognized talent, contrasting career
Because if El Hadji Diouf remains an unforgettable player for lovers of African football, in particular thanks to his key role in the historic epic of Senegal during the World Cup 2002, his club career has never reached the heights, unlike Eto’o. The latter, quadruple African Golden Ball, won several champions leagues, national championships in Europe, and a African Cup of Nations.
Diouf, meanwhile, shone by lightning, but his passage to Liverpool or Bolton did not leave any fingerprint as deep as that of Eto’o at Barça or Inter Milan. Basically, it is therefore difficult to contradict the second assertion with good faith, the list of the current president of Fecafoot forcing admiration. As for the first, the double African Golden Ball (2001, 2002) divides. But that is not new …
