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Manchester United star Paul Pogba's father Fassou Antoine dies aged 79 after a long-term illness

Pogba shared this image with his father on his 79th birthday (Photo: paulpogba/Instagram)

Fassou Antoine Pogba, the father of Manchester United star Paul Pogba, has died according to reports in France. He was 79.

Le Parisien say the sad news was confirmed to them by the family yesterday tonight, while other French publications have also reported his death.

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