Mamadou Sakho began his career at Paris Saint-Germain, progressing quickly through the club's academy to make his debut at just 17. The fiery defender proved an instant fan favourite and went on to captain his side at the age of 21.
Mamadou Sakho began his career at Paris Saint-Germain, progressing quickly through the club's academy to make his debut at just 17. The fiery defender proved an instant fan favourite and went on to captain his side at the age of 21.
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Sakho won a host of trophies at PSG. He opened his tally by helping to win the Coup de France in 2010, before adding the Ligue 1 title in the 2012/13 season.
Sakho won a host of trophies at PSG. He opened his tally by helping to win the Coup de France in 2010, before adding the Ligue 1 title in the 2012/13 season.
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In 2011, PSG was bought by Qatar Sports Investments which proved a catalyst for change in French football. An influx of money and new players started to threaten Sakho's place in the side as the club pursued its aspiration of dominating world football.
In 2011, PSG was bought by Qatar Sports Investments which proved a catalyst for change in French football. An influx of money and new players started to threaten Sakho's place in the side as the club pursued its aspiration of dominating world football.
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A lack of game-time in France was behind his move to Liverpool in 2013. However, a string of injuries prevented Sakho from establishing himself in the side as Liverpool came close to clinching the English Premier League title in his first season at the club.
A lack of game-time in France was behind his move to Liverpool in 2013. However, a string of injuries prevented Sakho from establishing himself in the side as Liverpool came close to clinching the English Premier League title in his first season at the club.
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Sakho was named in Didier Deschamps' France squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He made his World Cup debut in their opening game against Honduras before France were knocked out at the quarterfinal stage by eventual winners Germany.
Sakho was named in Didier Deschamps' France squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He made his World Cup debut in their opening game against Honduras before France were knocked out at the quarterfinal stage by eventual winners Germany.
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After starting the 2015/16 season on the bench, Sakho went on a run of form which helped established himself in Liverpool's starting line-up. However, in April 2016 the defender was found to have violated an anti-doping rule which resulted in a 30-day ban from world football.
After starting the 2015/16 season on the bench, Sakho went on a run of form which helped established himself in Liverpool's starting line-up. However, in April 2016 the defender was found to have violated an anti-doping rule which resulted in a 30-day ban from world football.
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Despite UEFA dismissing the doping ban, a increasingly fractured relationship with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also became an issue and Sakho was sent home from a pre-season tour for being late to team meetings.
Despite UEFA dismissing the doping ban, a increasingly fractured relationship with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also became an issue and Sakho was sent home from a pre-season tour for being late to team meetings.
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That led to Sakho's eventual loan move to Crystal Palace in 2017. The switch was made permanent after a run of impressive performances. He went on to play a key role in helping the club avoid relegation.
That led to Sakho's eventual loan move to Crystal Palace in 2017. The switch was made permanent after a run of impressive performances. He went on to play a key role in helping the club avoid relegation.
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Sakho has now cemented himself in the Palace team and is eager to "give back" to the local community and he will join a mentoring group which looks to set a positive example to London youngsters.
Sakho has now cemented himself in the Palace team and is eager to "give back" to the local community and he will join a mentoring group which looks to set a positive example to London youngsters.
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Sakho was part of the French squad for the games against Iceland and Germany.
Sakho was part of the French squad for the games against Iceland and Germany.
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With his wife Magda, Sakho set up Association Mamadou Sakho (Amsak), which carries out charitable work in France, England and Africa.
With his wife Magda, Sakho set up Association Mamadou Sakho (Amsak), which carries out charitable work in France, England and Africa.
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In another charitable initiative later this year, Pogba hopes to work with French internationals Blaise Matuidi (L) and Paul Pogba (C).
In another charitable initiative later this year, Pogba hopes to work with French internationals Blaise Matuidi (L) and Paul Pogba (C).
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