Former Senegalese national football player Diop dies – last minute football news

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Pope Bouba Diop, former Senegalese national football player, died at the age of 42. In the statement made by FIFA, it was stated that Diop, who had been treated for cancer for a long time, died.

Diop, who played for teams such as Lens, Fulham, AEK and West Ham United in his career, scored the first goal of the tournament in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup in which Senegal beat France 1-0.

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