Former Fulham boss Chris Coleman pays emotional tribute following the 'truly sad loss' of Papa Bouba Diop at the age of 42, admitting he was 'one of my favourite players I've work worked with'

Daily Mail | November 30, 2020

Former Fulham manager Chris Coleman has paid an emotional tribute to Papa Bouba Diop after he passed away following a long illness at the age of 42.

Former Senegal international Diop, who featured for Fulham and Portsmouth, played 129 matches in the Premier League.

And following the tragic news of his death, ex-Fulham boss Coleman, who brought Diop to English football from French club Lens in 2004, led the tributes.

The football world is mourning the death of former Senegal international Papa Bouba Diop

Coleman paid tribute to Diop, saying he was 'one of my favourite players I've worked with'

Coleman told the Sun: 'I'm gutted to hear the news. It's so sad.