Former Paris Saint-Germain and Cameroon Midfielder Modeste M’Bami Dies of a Heart Attack Aged 40
- Modeste M’Bami has passed away after a heart attack at the age of 40
- The midfielder spent three seasons at Paris Saint-Germain from 2003
- He won Olympic gold with Cameroon at the Sydney Olympics in 2000
- PSG announced the club had gone ‘into mourning’ after his death
Former Cameroon and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Modeste M’Bami died on Saturday aged 40 after a heart attack, the Ligue 1 club said as they offered their condolences to his family.
M’Bami played for several French clubs, including PSG and Olympique de Marseille. He won the Coupe de France with PSG in 2004 and 2006.
M’Bami scored three goals in 37 appearances for Cameroon and was part of the squad that won gold at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.