Former Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop - one of the heroes of Senegal's run to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 after scoring the winner in opening game against France - dies aged 42 after long illness.
FIFA confirmed the news on Sunday evening after several reports had emerged, although further details of his passing are not yet clear.
Diop was one of the heroes of Senegal's memorable run to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals, scoring the only goal in a shock 1-0 victory over then-holders France in their opening game.
The former midfielder also played for Fulham and Portsmouth in the Premier League, winning the FA Cup with Pompey in 2008.
Diop's tributes are already pouring in including his former club Fulham who tweeted: 'We are devastated to hear news reports this evening that Papa Bouba Diop has passed away, aged 42. Rest well, Wardrobe'
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