Late Christian AtsuThe Ghanaian and former Premier League footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the earthquake rubble in Turkey, his agent has said. Atsu, 31, who played for Newcastle United and Everton, was falsely reported as having been taken to hospital last week. He had been missing since the earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on 6 February, killing tens of thousands of people. “We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes. Rest in peace, Christian.”In a statement, Everton said: “We are deeply saddened by today’s news that Christian Atsu has been found dead following the earthquake in Turkey earlier this month.

Source: The Guardian February 18, 2023 11:10 UTC