Sol Bamba: Ex-Leeds, Cardiff and Ivory Coast defender dies aged 39 as former clubs pay tribute

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Ritabrata Banerjee
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Former Premier League and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39.

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  • Sol Bamba passed away at 39
  • Played for Leeds United and Cardiff
  • Was serving as technical director at Adaspor
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