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COVID-19: Former Marseille President Dies of CoronaVirus

Ex-Marseille President Pape Diouf died after suffering from coronavirus.
Pape Diouf died at the age of 68 as revealed by the club.

The club tweeted: “It is with great sadness that Olympique de Marseille learned of the death of Pape Diouf. Pape will remain in the hearts of the Marseillais forever, as one of the great architects in the club’s history.

A statement at lfp says “The Ligue de Football Professionnel has learned this evening with great sadness of the death of.

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“Journalist, agent, president of Olympique de Marseille from 2005 to 2009, Pape Diouf dedicated his whole life in service of football.

“A member of the LFP administrative council from September 2007 to June 2009, Pape Diouf will be remembered as a charismatic and passionate director.

In this moment of immense sadness for French football, the LFP offers its condolences to his family and those close to him, and to Olympique de Marseille.

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

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