Football World Mourns Sol Bamba at 39

The former Cardiff City and Ivory Coast defender, who overcame cancer, leaves behind a legacy of resilience and leadership.

Sol Bamba passed away in Turkey, where he was coaching Adanaspor.
He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021 but had returned to football after treatment.
Bamba played for several clubs including Leeds, Leicester, and Middlesbrough, and earned 46 caps for Ivory Coast.
Tributes have poured in from former clubs and teammates, highlighting his impact on and off the field.
Bamba is survived by his wife, Chloë, and their three children.