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Tribute to Christian Atsu: More than a sportsman

Tribute to Christian Atsu: More than a sportsman

Apart from being known as an explosive wide player and having a rocket for a left foot, the late Christian Atsu was an epitome of humanitarian services due to the work he did off the pitch. The former Newcastle winger was widely regarded as the pride of Ghanaian football, as his many significant contributions and stern dedication to helping others earned him praise and admiration from...

Besiktas fans throw toys on pitch to support kids affected by earthquake

Besiktas fans throw toys on pitch to support kids affected by earthquake

The match between Besiktas and Antalyaspor at the Vodafone Park on Sunday was a memorable one as the home fans threw soft toys on the pitch to donate to children affected by the earthquake. Earlier this month, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake had hit parts of Turkey and Syria, causing loss of many lives and properties, including that of Ghanaian superstar Christian Atsu, who played for Turkish Super...

Rio Ave, Porto pay tribute to late star Christian Atsu

Rio Ave, Porto pay tribute to late star Christian Atsu

Portuguese clubs Rio Ave and FC Porto paid tribute to the late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu, who tragically passed away following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this month. Atsu, who was confirmed dead on Saturday by his agent Nana Sechere after his body was eventually found under the rubble in his apartment in the city of Hatay, played for both Portuguese...

Ghana star Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake 

Ghana star Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake 

Ghana international Christian Atsu has been confirmed dead after almost two weeks of being trapped in the rubble of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6. The 31-year-old's body was found under the debris of his home in the city of Hatay on Saturday, as confirmed by his agent Nana Sechere on social media. Sechere expressed his sadness at the news and implored...

Ghana star Atsu pulled out of earthquake rubble in Turkey

Atsu’s agent calls for more help with Ghana star still missing in Turkey

The agent of Christian Atsu, Nana Sechere is pleading for more rescue resources to be deployed as the Hatayspor winger is still missing nine days after the earthquake in Turkey. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake which hit south-eastern Turkey and Northern Syria on February 6 has claimed the lives of more than 37,000 people. There were initial reports the 65-time capped Ghana international had been freed from...