Former Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop dies at 42
Tributes pour in for Senegalese footballer who scored the first goal of the 2002 World Cup against title holders France.
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.
Diop scored the first goal of the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea when Senegal shocked reigning champions France by beating them 1-0 in the opening game.
Diop made 63 appearances for his country with the highlight of his international career coming at the 2002 World Cup where he scored the first goal of the tournament as Senegal stunned reigning champion France 1-0.
He went on to score two more goals in the competition as Senegal reached the quarterfinals.
'Thanks to him and his 2002 generation, the whole world discovered Senegal, land of Terranga and Football,' FSF President Augustin Senghor said in a statement. 'Rest in peace! Forever in our hearts!'
On Sunday, football's governing body FIFA said it was 'saddened' to hear of Diop's passing.
'Once a World Cup hero, always a World Cup hero,' it said in a message on Twitter.
Diop started his club career in Senegal before playing for teams in Switzerland and France.
Much of his career was spent in England, though, where he represented both Fulham and Portsmouth in the English Premier League.
Nicknamed 'The Wardrobe' -- Diop was six-foot-five -- he won the FA Cup during his time at Portsmouth and the club paid tribute to the versatile midfielder.
'The thoughts of everyone at Portsmouth Football Club are with Papa's family and friends at this incredibly sad time,' read a statement.
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'Forever in our hearts'
After a brief spell at AEK Athens, Diop returned to London to play for West Ham before finishing his career at Birmingham City seven years ago.
'We are devastated to learn of the passing of former player Papa Bouba Diop at the age of 42. Our thoughts are with Papa's family and friends at this extremely difficult time,' Birmingham said on Twitter.
Current Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mane paid his respects to Diop in a message on Instagram.
'It is with a wounded heart that we've heard of your passing. Know that you will remain forever in our hearts even though you left without saying goodbye. RIP,' he said.
Citing unnamed sources, ESPN reported that Diop had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neurone disease.
Current Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mane paid his respects to Diop in a message on Instagram. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN reported that Diop had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neurone disease. Nicknamed 'The Wardrobe' -- Diop was six-foot-five -- he won the FA Cup during his time at Portsmouth and the club paid tribute to the versatile midfielder. Much of his career was spent in England, though, where he represented both Fulham and Portsmouth in the English Premier League. On Sunday, football's governing body FIFA said it was 'saddened' to hear of Diop's passing. On Sunday, football's governing body FIFA said it was 'saddened' to hear of Diop's passing. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN reported that Diop had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neurone disease. 'The thoughts of everyone at Portsmouth Football Club are with Papa's family and friends at this incredibly sad time,' read a statement. 'Once a World Cup hero, always a World Cup hero,' it said in a message on Twitter. 'Thanks to him and his 2002 generation, the whole world discovered Senegal, land of Terranga and Football,' FSF President Augustin Senghor said in a statement. 'Rest in peace! Forever in our hearts!' 'Forever in our hearts' 'We are devastated to learn of the passing of former player Papa Bouba Diop at the age of 42. Our thoughts are with Papa's family and friends at this extremely difficult time,' Birmingham said on Twitter. Current Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mane paid his respects to Diop in a message on Instagram. After a brief spell at AEK Athens, Diop returned to London to play for West Ham before finishing his career at Birmingham City seven years ago. 'Thanks to him and his 2002 generation, the whole world discovered Senegal, land of Terranga and Football,' FSF President Augustin Senghor said in a statement. 'Rest in peace! Forever in our hearts!' Nicknamed 'The Wardrobe' -- Diop was six-foot-five -- he won the FA Cup during his time at Portsmouth and the club paid tribute to the versatile midfielder. READ: Diego Maradona dies after suffering heart failure 'Thanks to him and his 2002 generation, the whole world discovered Senegal, land of Terranga and Football,' FSF President Augustin Senghor said in a statement. 'Rest in peace! Forever in our hearts!' Diop started his club career in Senegal before playing for teams in Switzerland and France. Diop made 63 appearances for his country with the highlight of his international career coming at the 2002 World Cup where he scored the first goal of the tournament as Senegal stunned reigning champion France 1-0. Much of his career was spent in England, though, where he represented both Fulham and Portsmouth in the English Premier League. 'Thanks to him and his 2002 generation, the whole world discovered Senegal, land of Terranga and Football,' FSF President Augustin Senghor said in a statement. 'Rest in peace! Forever in our hearts!' 'We are devastated to learn of the passing of former player Papa Bouba Diop at the age of 42. Our thoughts are with Papa's family and friends at this extremely difficult time,' Birmingham said on Twitter. On Sunday, football's governing body FIFA said it was 'saddened' to hear of Diop's passing.
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Senegal football’s federation confirmed Diop’s death on Sunday.
Former French club Lens said it learned the news with “great sadness” and offered condolences to his family, while West London side Fulham, another former club, said they were “devastated” to hear of his death.
World football governing body FIFA, through its World Cup Twitter account, said it was “saddened to learn of the passing of Senegal legend Papa Bouba Diop”.
“Once a World Cup hero, always a World Cup hero.”
In the 2002 World Cup, Diop scored two more goals in Senegal’s 3-3 draw with Uruguay in the group stage to become their top scorer at the tournament as they went on to reach the quarter-finals.
In all, the versatile defensive midfielder made 63 appearances for his country scoring 11 goals.
Diop started his club career at Senegalese side ASC Diaraf before spells in Switzerland at Vevey, Neuchatel Xamax and Grasshoppers before joining French side Lens in 2002.
A move to Fulham followed and he spent three years at the club before a transfer to Portsmouth, where he was part of the team that won the 2007-08 FA Cup.
He also had short stints at West Ham United and Birmingham City before retiring from playing seven years ago.
Diop was reported to have had Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, according to British media reports.