This Saturday, January 7, 2022, the world of football is once again in mourning. Indeed, Modeste M’Bami died at the age of 40. The former Cameroonian international had notably passed through Sedan, PSG or even OM. Many athletes have paid tribute to him.
The end-of-year celebrations had a sad flavor for football fans. Between the defeat of France at the 2022 World Cup, followed by the disappearance of Pelé after a long fight against colon cancer which occurred on December 29, the joy was not there. At the beginning of January, another bad news came to mar the picture since Modeste M’Bami died suddenly this Saturday, January 7. The former Cameroonian international has passed away at the age of 40 from a heart attackto the harbor.
Several titles to his credit
Well known to loyal supporters of the Paris Saint Germain, Modeste M’Bami had also flourished in other clubs such as Sedan or Olympique de Marseille. The player had two French Cups with PSG on his record (2004 and 2006), as well as a gold medal at the Olympic Games in 2000 with Cameroon, after beating Spain in the final. The one who started his ascent at Kadji Sport Academies then at Dynamo Douala in 1999 then went to play in France. He then went through Spain, China, Saudi Arabia or even the Colombian championship before putting away his crampons after seventeen years of career.
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many tributes
If many supporters expressed their pain, athletes also reacted to the disappearance of Modeste M’Bami. “I just heard the sad news. He was more than a teammate, a great friend always smiling. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Modeste M’Bami”, wrote Tofilou Maoulida, his former comrade from Marseille. For his part, the Algerian international Sofiane Feghouli himself said:Very sad to learn of Modeste’s passing. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.” Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation, also broke the silence on Instagram: “You left too soon.” PSG released the following statement: “Paris Saint-Germain is in mourning. Modeste M’Bami has just left us, at the age of 40, after succumbing to a heart attack. Paris Saint-Germain sends its condolences to his family and loved ones.”
Article written in collaboration with 6medias.
