Former Paris Saint-Germain and Cameroon star Modeste M’bami has tragically handed away from a coronary heart assault, aged 40.
The midfielder was capped 39 instances by his nation between 2000 and 2009.
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And he claimed a gold medal with Cameroon on the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
He gained the Coupe de France on two events with PSG earlier than becoming a member of Marseilles in 2006.
M’bami then had trials at Premier League golf equipment in 2009 however finally ended up becoming a member of Almeria in Spain.
He went on to play in China, Saudi Arabia and Colombia, earlier than returning to France to complete his profession at Le Havre.
He hung up his boots in 2016.
PSG paid tribute to their former participant on Sunday morning, with an emotional membership assertion studying: “Paris Saint-Germain is in mourning.
“Modeste M’bami has passed away at the age of 40 after suffering a heart attack.
“Paris Saint-Germain offers heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.”
Ex-Marseilles teammate Toifilou Maoulida gave an emotional tribute, tweeting: “I just heard the sad news.
“He was more than a teammate, a wonderful friend always smiling … All my sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
“Rest in peace Modeste M’bami.”
And Fifa president Gianni Infantino additionally supplied his condolences following M’bami’s passing.
Sharing a photograph of the previous participant on Instagram, he added: “Such sad news. RIP Modeste M’bami.”
Another of M’bami’s former golf equipment, Saudi aspect Ittihad, additionally posted a message on social media which learn: “Farewell Modeste M’bami. You were a great football player.”
This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.
