{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659740554043460016d65c1f/65ba56098765d400160966dc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ali Dia: From Obscurity To The Premier League","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659740554043460016d65c1f/1706710414157-dc1c846dc62a61447017351cfe8fea88.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of \"Weird Transfers,\" the hosts explore the intriguing story of Ali Dia and his time at Southampton. Recommended by his famous cousin, George Weah, Dia was given a one-month contract with Southampton in 1996. However, after playing just one game and being substituted off, Dia was released by the club. The hosts delve into the details of Dia's short-lived football career and his subsequent transition to a career in business. They also clarify some rumors surrounding Ida's time at Southampton and shed light on the agent who facilitated his contract.</p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Sumit Sharma (<a href=\"https://www.sumitsharma.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.sumitsharma.co.uk/</a>)</p>","author_name":"Sumit Sharma"}