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FIFA World Cup

Senegal legend Papa Bouba Diop dies aged 42

London: Legendary Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has passed away at the age of 42. Diop, who won 63 caps for Senegal, scored the goal which secured a historic 1-0 win over France in their opening FIFA World Cup match in 2002, a…

Brazil-born Elkeson set to debut for China

Shanghai, Policenama Online - Elkeson de Oliveira Cardoso will be the first player without Chinese ancestry to play for China's national football team, local media reported on Thursday. Elkeson, who has been playing in the Chinese Super…