El Hadji Diouf 'Embarrasses' France President Macron With Cheeky Nutmeg During Charity Game: Video

• Former Senegal forward El Hadji Diouf featured in a charity game in France
• The Senegal legend had his moment with France President Emmanuel Macron
• Several football icons including Samuel Eto'o and Adebayor were present

Senegal legend, El Hadji Diouf drew a foul from France President, Emmanuel Macron, after nutmegging him during a charity match in France.

The former Liverpool forward alongside several legends including World Cup winner Marcel Desailly and France coach Didier Deschamps assembled in Paris to engage in a friendly encounter to raise funds for charity.

A select side from Varietes CF led by the President and Pieces Jaunes which featured Samuel Eto'o and Diouf raised an amount of 57,500 Euros for children suffering from illness.

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In a video shared on social media, Diouf is seen getting fouled by the French President after putting the ball through his legs in a friendly form.

The event was a success with the former players contributing to the wellbeing of the less privileged in society.

"Two teams but the same goal: to improve the daily lives of hospitalized children and adolescents. Thanks to the players of Varietes CF who mobilize for the benefit of Pieces Jaunes. The match continues!" wrote Mr Macron on X, formerly Twitter, after the game.

Kylian Mbappe's father and former Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger were also involved in the charity game.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o and Emmanuel Eboue are among football icons who will grace the Federal Capital Territory for a charity football match.

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The Attom Foundation, spearheading the event, has also promised the attendance of other retired icons, including Nwankwo Kanu and Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha.

As outlined by the organisers at a press gathering in Lekki, Lagos, the Charity Champions’ Cup match, slated for June 15, will focus on generating funds for charitable causes within the country.

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Sports Brief also reported that former Chelsea forward, Didier Drogba turned back the clock to score two wonderful goals during a charity game.

The Ivory Coast legend joined other former footballers as well as influencers for a charity game dubbed 'Match for Hope' at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

The striker showed no signs of aging as he netted an incredible solo before finishing off another brilliant move from his team.