Coronavirus has taken the news again, Senegalese former Marseille president, Pape Diouf, has died (68) after contracting coronavirus - club statement.
During his time as president between 2005 and 2009, Marseille finished second in Ligue 1 twice, and reached two French Cup finals.
They eventually went on to win a first French league title in 18 years in 2010.
"Pape will remain in the hearts of the Marseillais forever, as one of the great architects in the club's history," Marseille posted on Twitter.
Former France and Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse played for Marseille when Diouf was in charge.
"Today French football has lost a great man," he posted on social media. "My sadness is great today. Rest in peace."
Manchester City's French defender Benjamin Mendy described his "sadness" at hearing the news.
Former French international, Didier Deschamps, was appointed manager of Marseille under Diouf in 2009.
04/2/2020 - 2:19pm"Pape will remain in the hearts of the Marseillais forever, as one of the great architects in the club's history," Marseille posted on Twitter.
Former France and Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse played for Marseille when Diouf was in charge.
"Today French football has lost a great man," he posted on social media. "My sadness is great today. Rest in peace."
Manchester City's French defender Benjamin Mendy described his "sadness" at hearing the news.
Former French international, Didier Deschamps, was appointed manager of Marseille under Diouf in 2009.
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