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Senegal World Cup Hero Bouba Diop Dies at 42

Senegal World Cup Hero Bouba Diop Dies at 42

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CityNews Nigeria reports that former Senegal international and  Premier League star Papa Bouba Diop has died at the age of 42.

According to a number of reports, Bouba Diop had been suffering with a long-time illness, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

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His former club, RC Lens, paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “It is with great sadness that Racing Club de Lens has just learned of the disappearance of its former player Papa Bouba Diop , at the age of 42.

 

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“We offer our deepest condolences to his loved ones.”

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So too did world governing body FIFA, who declared: “FIFA is saddened to learn of the passing of Senegal legend Papa Bouba Diop.

 

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“Once a World Cup hero, always a World Cup hero.”

 

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Diop became a national hero when he scored the goal which saw Senegal beat France 1-0 in their opening World Cup game in 2002.

 

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