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  • ‘You were an inspiration even without knowing it’: Danilo’s emotional tribute to ex-teammate Christian Atsu

    On a day footballer Christian Atsu’s physique was returned to his native Ghana, his one-time teammate Danilo shared an emotional story in regards to the ahead. Atsu, who was a
    Hatayspor participant within the Turkish Super Lig, was discovered lifeless practically two weeks after a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. At least 46,000 persons are mentioned to have died in Turkey as a result of catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

    Brazilian footballer Danilo was Atsu’s teammate at Primeira Liga facet Porto, earlier than Atsu was signed by English membership Chelsea.

    “Those last days at FC Porto where you asked me for a souvenir shirt saying: ‘When I’m a father, I’ll tell my children that one day I played with Danilo.’ By the way, you were an inspiration even without knowing it. I will tell my children that I played and met such a human being like you. Good rest, brother,” wrote Danilo in an Instagram put up.

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    He went on so as to add how Atsu had taught him a life lesson throughout that stint.

    “I remember well our FC Porto team lunches or dinners at the Sol Verde Hotel in Portugal. He always ate the whole chicken and also the bone. That’s right! The bone.
    We, being superficial, always laughed and said: ‘How hungry is this Atsu?!’ Until one day, Atsu, who always took everything lightly, explained to us with a broad smile that he had the habit of eating the bone too, because in his childhood he had learned not to waste anything he had to eat, because he didn’t know when and what the next meal would be. Damn, what a hit straight to the stomach. Moments considered ‘normal’ can leave us with great lessons.”

  • Former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu’s physique discovered below rubble in Turkey earthquake: Agent

    Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been discovered lifeless below the constructing the place he lived in southern Turkey after final week’s large earthquake, the ex-Chelsea winger’s Turkish agent stated.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 18, 2023 14:21 IST

    Ghanaian winger Atsu’s physique discovered below rubble in Turkey earthquake: Agent (AP Photo)

    By Associated Press: Search groups have uncovered the physique of Ghana worldwide soccer participant Christian Atsu, his agent revealed on Saturday. Atsu had been lacking following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.

    The stays of the soccer star, who had been taking part in for Turkish Super Lig membership Hatayspor, have been discovered amid the ruins of a luxurious 12-story constructing the place he had been dwelling within the hard-hit metropolis of Antakya, Hatay province.

    “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble. At the moment, his belongings are still being removed,” his agent, Murat Uzunmehmet, informed the non-public information company DHA.

    The demise toll from the 7.8 magnitude quake on sixth February in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria handed 43,000 on Friday and was sure to extend as search groups discovered extra our bodies.

    Atsu, a 31-year-old, who beforehand performed for English Premier League golf equipment Chelsea, Newcastle United, Everton and Bournemouth, signed for Hatayspor from Saudi Arabian aspect Al Raed FC final 12 months.

    Reports a day after the quake struck had stated that Atsu was pulled alive from the rubble of a collapsed constructing and brought to a hospital for therapy.

    Hatayspor, nevertheless, introduced days later that Atsu and the membership’s sporting director Taner Savut have been nonetheless lacking.

    The contractor of the luxurious 12-story Ronesans Rezidans constructing – the place Atsu and Savut lived – was detained at Istanbul Airport every week in the past, apparently attempting to go away the nation.

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    Feb 18, 2023

  • Former Newcastle winger Christian Atsu pulled alive from Turkey earthquake rubble

    Ghana worldwide winger Christian Atsu has been discovered alive after being buried underneath rubble within the earthquake that hit Turkey, the vice chairman of his membership Hatayspor informed media on Tuesday.

    Atsu, who performs for Hatayspor, was reported lacking in Turkey’s Hatay province following the 7.8 magnitude quake that introduced down hundreds of buildings, killing some 5,000 individuals, in a number of Turkish and Syrian cities on Monday.

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    Çok sayıda insanın sesinin geldiği, Hentbol oyuncusu Cemal Kütahyalı, Hatayspor Sportif Direktörü Taner Savut ve futbolcu Cristian Atsu’nun da olduğu sitede ekipler otoparka girmeye çalışıyor. pic.twitter.com/rymcNGlxan

    — Ajansspor (@ajansspor) February 6, 2023

    “Christian Atsu was pulled out injured. Our sporting director, Taner Savut, is unfortunately still under the rubble,” membership vice chairman Mustafa Ozak informed Radyo Gol.

    Atsu, 31, performed within the Premier League for Newcastle United and Everton, on mortgage from Chelsea, and joined Hatayspor in September. He was final chosen to play for Ghana in 2019, however has not formally retired from worldwide soccer.

    Ozat informed BeIN Sports on Monday a number of gamers and officers had been rescued from the rubble.

  • Former Chelsea ahead Christian Atsu lacking after devastating Turkey earthquake

    Hatayspor’s honorary president Lutfu Savas confirmed that Christian Atsu is but to be discovered following an earthquake in Turkey.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 7, 2023 09:19 IST

    Former Newcastle United ahead Christian Atsu lacking after devastating Turkey earthquake (AP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Hatayspor honorary president Lutfu Savas on Tuesday stated that Christian Atsu is but to be rescued from the rubble brought on by an earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

    On February 6, it was revealed that Atsu, who performs for Hatay-based Turkish membership Hatayspor, had gone lacking within the rubble following the earthquake that struck the south of Turkey and north of Syria, killing over 2,500 individuals.

    He scored a 97th-minute winner for Turkish top-flight aspect Hatayspor of their 1-0 win over Kasmpasa on Sunday evening however was reported lacking simply hours later following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that destroyed whole house blocks in a number of Turkish and Syrian cities.

    A brand new assertion from Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Lutfu Savas, honorary president of Hatayspor, confirms: “The search and rescue efforts for Atsu are unfortunately continuing.”

    Club director Taner Savut was additionally believed to be within the collapsed constructing, in line with Hatayspor spokesman Mustafa Özat, and membership officers have been unable to contact each males. He added that Atsu and Savut have been the one two Hatayspor gamers or officers nonetheless lacking.

    Atsu, 31, joined Hatayspor, primarily based within the southern metropolis of Antakya, final 12 months after spending time in Saudi Arabia.

    The 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked giant elements of Turkey and neighboring Syria within the pre-dawn hours of Monday.

    Atsu, 31, performed within the Premier League for Newcastle United and Everton, on mortgage from Chelsea, however joined Hatayspor in September.

    Newcastle, who Atsu helped to promotion from the Championship within the 2016/17, tweeted they have been “praying for some positive news”.

    “We pray for Ghana International Christian Atsu and victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria,” the Ghana Football Association tweeted. “We remain hopeful for positive news.”

    Atsu was final chosen to play for Ghana in 2019, however has not formally retired from worldwide soccer.

    “Our hearts and prayers go out to the survivors, and we pray that our fellow Ghanaian, Christian Atsu, is found safe and sound,” Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo tweeted.

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    Feb 7, 2023

  • Former Chelsea and Newcastle participant Christian Atsu trapped below rubble following Turkey earthquake: Reports

    Former Chelsea and Newcastle participant Christian Atsu is trapped below rubble of a destroyed constructing following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, a Daily Mail report, quoting a number of Turkish retailers, mentioned.

    Atsu who joined Turkish membership Hatayspor final summer time had not too long ago scored a objective for his present outfit on Sunday. Various studies declare {that a} search and rescue operation is underway for Ghanaian worldwide. Two of his teammates and members of the technical workers had been pulled out of the rubble however Atsu remains to be lacking, in response to studies.

    “Praying for some positive news,” Atsu’s former membership Newcastle tweeted. Atsu had joined Chelsea in 2013 however was despatched out on loans to Everton and Newcastle. He would ultimately be part of the Magpies after impressing on mortgage and made 107 appearances for the membership whereas scoring 8 targets earlier than becoming a member of Saudi aspect Al-Raed in 2021.

    Praying for some constructive information, @ChristianAtsu20. 🙏🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/HQT6yZOmRB

    — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 6, 2023

    According to studies, Turkish keeper Ahmed Turkaslan of Yeni Malatyaspor was additionally lacking. The membership’s assistant coach İlhan Var mentioned, ‘We have not found our goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan yet. There are no signs right now. His wife came out and described where he could be.’

    Three massive earthquakes – of seven.8, 7.6 and 6.0 magnitude – hit Turkey on Monday killing greater than 1,900 individuals and injuring 1000’s. The deaths and destruction are in Turkey and neighbouring Syria. The final two earthquakes hit hours after the primary killer temblor of seven.8 magnitude.

    The epicentre of the primary quake was close to Nurdagi in Gaziantep province, the Syria border. The second quake was close to Ekinozu in close by Kahramanmaraş province; and the third close to Goksun in the identical province.