Pape Diouf

Pape Diouf was a prominent Senegalese journalist and sports executive best known for his role as the president of Olympique de Marseille from 2005 to 2009. He was the first African to hold this position in a major European football club and was celebrated for his efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in sports. Diouf passed away in 2020, leaving behind a legacy that impacted both the football community and the city of Marseille, where he had deep ties.