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      • Tragically, Papa Bouba Diop passed away in 2020 at the age of 42 following struggles with a type of motor neurone disease. Despite the illness taking away this powerful figure far too soon, his physical presence, legacy and undeniable ability will never be forgotten around both Senegal and the world.
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  2. Dec 7, 2020 · Papa Bouba Diop - who made 129 appearances in the Premier League and also played for Senegal in the 2002 World Cup - has died, it has been confirmed. He was 42 at the time of his death.

  3. Diop died in Paris on 29 November 2020 following a long illness. It was reported by L'Équipe that he had ALS. Diop's funeral was held in Dakar on 4 December before burial in his hometown. In attendance were his widow Marie-Aude, their son and daughter, President Macky Sall and teammates from the 2002 World Cup. Career statistics

  4. Nov 29, 2020 · 29 November 2020. Papa Bouba Diop stuns France at 2002 World Cup. Former Senegal, Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has died aged 42. Diop made 129 appearances in the Premier...

  5. Nov 30, 2020 · Papa Bouba Diop has died at the age of 42. The former Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder has passed away following a long illness. Diop also represented West Ham and Birmingham in England,...

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  6. Papa Bouba Diop, the former Senegal international who played for Fulham and Portsmouth, has died aged 42 after a long illness, Fifa has confirmed.

  7. Nov 29, 2020 · Papa Bouba Diop - Senegal legend and former Portsmouth and Fulham midfielder - has died at the age of 42. Diop secured his place in his country's history by scoring the winner against reigning...

  8. Nov 29, 2020 · Papa Bouba Diop, a former midfielder who represented Senegal more than 60 times and played for several European football clubs, has died at the age of 42, reportedly following a long illness.