Former Ballon d'Or winner 'Deeply saddened' by Christian Atsu's tragic death donates $10,000 to family

• Liberian President George Weah has paid tribute to the late Christian Atsu
• The previous footballer despatched an emissary to the Atsu household
• Atsu sadly handed away after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria earlier this month

Liberian President George Weah has expressed his condolences to the household of the late Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu.

This 31-year-old man died tragically after the devastating earthquake that hit the town of Hatay in Turkey on February 6, 2023.

Atsu, who scored for Hatayspor in a match towards Kasimpasa within the Turkish league, was trapped underneath the rubble for 12 days earlier than his lifeless physique was discovered.

Weah – Africa's solely Ballon d'Or winner – despatched an emissary to the Atsu household and allegedly donated the quantity of $10,000.

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“I’m deeply saddened to listen to the devastating information of the loss of life of my neighbor, my little brother and my younger good friend, the late Christian Atsu, who was a sufferer of the current earthquake in Turkey,” a word despatched by the President of Liberia. learn.

“I knew him personally and had the chance to work together with him throughout his childhood in soccer via his early coaching.

“I wish to specific my deepest sympathy and honest condolences to the bereaved household and his buddies world wide for this irreplaceable loss.

“Relaxation in peace little brother.”

“Dr. George Manneh Weah.

Atsu's physique was flown to Ghana forward of preparations for his remaining burial and funeral rites.

Newcastle followers begin fundraiser for Atsu

Beforehand, Sports activities quick have introduced that Newcastle United followers have launched a fundraiser to finish the college constructing of the late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu.

Photograph: Stephen Appiah, Kwadwo Asamoah, ex-Black Stars condolences to the household of Christian Atsu

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Atsu spent 4 seasons at St James Park and constructed up cult hero standing on the membership after serving to them win promotion to the English Premier League in 2017.

The previous Newcastle United winger tragically died following the devastating earthquake in Turkey earlier this month.

Kudus avoids punishment after honoring Atsu

Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus has benevolently prevented a reserving following his tribute to Christian Atsu throughout the match between Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam.

The 22-year-old took his shirt off after scoring within the 4-0 win to pay his final respects to the late Ghana winger, who died following the earthquake in Turkey.

Kudus ought to have obtained a yellow card for his gesture in accordance with the principles of the sport.