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Ali Dyer Faked His Way Into Premier League by Impersonating George Weah
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The Hidden Cost Of Overthinking Everything - George Mack - #1111
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"He gets a phone call from George Weah saying, there's this new guy who has just played the African Cup of Nations. He's like incredible. I think he even claims it's his nephew. He goes, you've got to give him a trial for Southampton."
Ali Dyer, a Sunday League footballer, successfully impersonated African Player of the Year George Weah in a phone call to Southampton manager Graham Souness, claiming to be recommending his nephew. Dyer was given a trial, placed on the bench, and even subbed into a Premier League match. His performance was so terrible he was subbed off again—extremely rare in football—and never played professionally again.
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