Papa Bouba Diop dead at 42: Fulham and Portsmouth cult hero dies after illness as Lineker and O'Hara lead tributes

FORMER Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has died aged 42. The Senegalese midfielder is said to have died after a long illness. Fulham confirmed the news on social media, writing: &#…

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Papa Bouba Diop dead: How did the former Premier League star die

Ex-Fulham, Portsmouth and Senegal midfielder Diop dies aged 42

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Former Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop dies at

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Papa Bouba Diop dead at 42: Fulham and Portsmouth cult hero dies

Papa Bouba Diop dead at 42: Fulham and Portsmouth cult hero dies

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Who was Senegal star Papa Bouba Diop and what was his cause of

Who was Senegal star Papa Bouba Diop and what was his cause of

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