Salif Keïta, the defiant Malian football legend who created history on and off the field
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Three men in sportswear look at a ball on a football ground The famous Malian footballer Salif Keïta (left). Universal/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images Paul Dietschy, Université de Franche-Comté – UBFC Former Malian footballer Salif “Domingo” Këita, who passed away on 2 September in Bamako, embodied a crucial moment in the history of African football, helping shape its relationship with the world. His influence was also felt in Europe, when he helped shine a light on the rights of French footballers at a critical time.
Salif Keïta, the defiant Malian football legend who created history on and off the field
Salif Keïta, the defiant Malian football…
Salif Keïta, the defiant Malian football legend who created history on and off the field
Three men in sportswear look at a ball on a football ground The famous Malian footballer Salif Keïta (left). Universal/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images Paul Dietschy, Université de Franche-Comté – UBFC Former Malian footballer Salif “Domingo” Këita, who passed away on 2 September in Bamako, embodied a crucial moment in the history of African football, helping shape its relationship with the world. His influence was also felt in Europe, when he helped shine a light on the rights of French footballers at a critical time.