Soccer

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake

Footballer, who played for Newcastle and Everton, was falsely reported as having been taken to hospital last week

Christian Atsu has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey, his agent has said. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Wire
Christian Atsu has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey, his agent has said. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Wire
Sat Feb 18 2023 - 11:06 • 2 MIN READ

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