Former Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop dies at 42 after long illness
Former Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop – one of the heroes of Senegal’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 after winner in opening game against France – dies at 42 after long illness
- Former Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has died age 42 after a long illness
- Diop played for Fulham and Portsmouth in the Premier League and won FA Cup
- He scored winner Senegal’s memorable 1-0 win over France at 2002 World Cup
Former Senegal international Papa Bouba Diop has passed away after a long illness at the age of 42.
Diop was one of the heroes of Senegal’s memorable run to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals after scoring the only goal in a shock 1-0 victory over 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.
Former Senegal international Papa Bouba Diop has passed away at age of 42 after long illness
Diop scored the winner in a famous 1-0 win for Senegal against France at the 2002 World Cup
He was also a member of Pompey’s triumphant 2008 FA Cup side, being introduced by manager Harry Redknapp as a late substitute in the 1-0 Final victory over Cardiff City.
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