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Mother of Stoke’s Mame Biram Diouf died in Hajj crush last month | Mother of Stoke’s Mame Biram Diouf died in Hajj crush last month |
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Stoke City have confirmed that the mother of the Senegal striker Mame Biram Diouf was killed in last month’s stampede during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. | |
More than 1,000 people are now believed to have died in the crush near Mecca, although Saudi authorities have said the official number is 769. | More than 1,000 people are now believed to have died in the crush near Mecca, although Saudi authorities have said the official number is 769. |
Stoke released a statement on Tuesday offering their support for the former Manchester United striker, who joined on a free transfer in 2014. | Stoke released a statement on Tuesday offering their support for the former Manchester United striker, who joined on a free transfer in 2014. |
“Stoke City wish to extend sincere condolences to Mame Diouf following the tragic death of his mother,” it read. | “Stoke City wish to extend sincere condolences to Mame Diouf following the tragic death of his mother,” it read. |
“The club will provide Mame with all the support he needs at this extremely difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends.” | “The club will provide Mame with all the support he needs at this extremely difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends.” |
Pilgrims from several different countries are reported to have died in the stampede in Mina on 24 September. | Pilgrims from several different countries are reported to have died in the stampede in Mina on 24 September. |
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