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Le Havre rocked by sudden death of France youth player Samba Diop, aged 18

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The Ligue 2 outfit have announced the sudden death of a teenage talent, with their fixture against Reims on Saturday being postponed as a result

Ligue 2 outfit Le Havre have announced the passing of teenage defender and France youth international Samba Diop.

The French second tier outfit revealed on Saturday that the 18-year-old had died suddenly, although no cause of death has been publicly revealed.

According to local media outlet Paris-Normandie, Diop was found unconscious on Saturday morning at home.

Le Havre have expressed their “great sadness” at the news and their fixture with Reims, which was due to take place on Saturday, has been postponed.