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Former Olympique de Marseille president Pape Diouf has died aged 68 after contracting the coronavirus, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.
"It is with great sadness that Olympique de Marseille learned of the death of Pape Diouf," the club said on their official Twitter account.
"Pape will remain in the hearts of the Marseillais forever, as one of the great architects in the club's history. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones."
Marseille said earlier on Tuesday that Diouf, a Senegalese national who moved to Marseille as a teenager, had contracted the virus. He was being treated in the Senegalese capital Dakar where he passed away.
It is with great sadness that Olympique de Marseille learned of the death of Pape Diouf.A former journalist and players' agent, Diouf was president of Marseille from 2005 to 2009 when they finished runners-up in Ligue 1 twice and reached two French Cup finals, losing both.
Pape will remain in the hearts of the Marseillais forever, as one of the great architects in the club's history.
We send our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. ?? pic.twitter.com/oASMjZJ8rI
- Olympique de Marseille (@OM_English) March 31, 2020
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