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Football star dies aged 39 as wife issues heartbreaking statement


Former Cardiff, Leeds and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39, it has been announced. Bamba had been working at Turkish club Adanaspor

Sol Bamba, a beloved figure in football known for his time at Paris St Germain as a youth, passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. After struggling to find a place in PSG's first team, Bamba's journey took him to Scotland where he quickly made an impact at Dunfermline, reaching the Scottish Cup final in his debut season. It was at Cardiff, though, where Bamba really left an indelible mark, helping secure promotion to the Premier League during his inaugural full season and going on to play more than 100 times for the Bluebirds, reports Lancs Live.

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