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Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle United have paid tribute to the late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu as the world marks the first anniversary of his tragic death.
Exactly one year to the day, on February 6, 2023, Christian Atsu disappeared under the rubble following the destructive earthquake that struck southern Turkey. He was later confirmed dead after his lifeless body was removed from the rubble. This followed days of intense searches by local and international units in the area.
The former Black Stars winger was then laid to rest on Friday, March 17, 2022, in his hometown of Ada, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. On this anniversary of his tragic death, Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle United paid tribute to the late Ghanaian footballer.
In a post on their respective social networks, the English teams said their thoughts were forever with Atsu’s family and loved ones, while describing their former player as an incredible person. “ One year ago today we tragically lost Christian Atsu. Our thoughts will always remain with Christian’s family and friends“Wrote Chelsea on her X account.
“An incredible person who is remembered fondly by everyone at Newcastle United. Our thoughts are always with Christian’s family and friends. Oh he’s so wonderful“, for their part, posted the Magpies. As a reminder, Christian Atsu was 31 years old at the time of his death. The former footballer left a widow and three children.
One year ago we sadly lost Christian Atsu in the most tragic of circumstances.
An incredible person who is fondly remembered by everyone at Newcastle United. Our thoughts are forever with Christian’s family and friends.
Oh he is so wonderful. 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/C1IwQBAAgQ
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 6, 2024
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2024-02-07 07:00:53
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