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: &#…

NINTCHDBPICT000622933462.png?strip=all&w=676

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

bd7366e0-789d-46b1-8903-8fd69705a3fa.jpg?strip=all&w=960

image-3-3.png?strip=all&w=746

Papa Bouba Diop, former Fulham and Senegal midfielder, dies aged 42

NINTCHDBPICT000583185877-1.jpg?strip=all&w=1920&h=1080&crop=1

Papa Bouba Diop, former Fulham and Senegal midfielder, dies aged 42

NINTCHDBPICT000562538562.jpg?strip=all&w=960

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

NINTCHDBPICT000622840341.jpg?strip=all&w=960

Former Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop dies at

Papa Bouba Diop dead: Former Premier League star dies aged 42

Celebrity deaths in 2020: Famous faces lost this year from

Fulham players to mark Papa Bouba Diop's death with black

Sadio Mane says Papa Bouba Diop will 'remain in our hearts' as