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Former Senegal midfielder, Papa Bouba Diop is dead
Former Senegal international Papa Bouba Diop is dead.
Diop died at the age of 42after a protracted battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Diop was one of the heroes of Senegal’s memorable run to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals, scoring the only goal in a shock 1-0 victory over then-holders France in their opening game.
The former midfielder played for Fulham and Portsmouth in the Premier League – winning the FA Cup win Pompey in 2008.