8/1/2023–|Last updated: 8/1/202301:25 (Mecca)
French champions Paris Saint-Germain announced on Saturday the death of their former Cameroonian player, Modesti Mbame, after suffering a heart attack at the age of 40.
Mbami has played for several French clubs; He included Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, and won the Coupe de France in 2004 and 2006 with the French capital’s team.
Mbame scored 3 goals in 37 matches for the Cameroon national team, and was also part of the team that won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
To receive @PSG_arab It is with great sadness that we announce today the passing of our former player, Modest Mbame.
The Club expresses its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/TZ1H8yJBtK
– Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_arab) January 7, 2023
Mbami played in Spain, China and Saudi Arabia before retiring in 2016 after a short spell with Le Havre, France.
Paris Saint-Germain said in a statement: “Modisti Mbami has passed away at the age of 40 after suffering a heart attack. Paris Saint-Germain extends its condolences to his family and fans.”
