Former Defender Sol Bamba, 39, Passes Away

Former Cardiff City, Leeds United, and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has tragically passed away at the age of 39. Bamba, who had been working as a technical director for Turkish club Adanaspor, fell ill before a match and succumbed to his illness despite a courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021. Tributes have poured in from former clubs and colleagues, including heartfelt messages from Leeds United, Middlesbrough, and manager Neil Warnock. Bamba's wife, Chloe, expressed profound grief, praising his strength and the joy he brought to their lives. His final tweet was a tribute to former manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who also recently passed away. Bamba's career spanned multiple clubs and countries, leaving a lasting legacy in the football community.