Former Newcastle And Ivory Coast Midfielder, Cheick Tioté, Dies After Collapsing During training


A former Newcastle and Ivory Coast midfielder , Cheick Tiote , has died after collapsing while training with his club in China.


The 30 - year - old joined Chinese Super League side Beijing Enterprises four months ago. He was said to have slumped at the training ground and taken to a local hospital , where he was pronounced dead.

“The player ’s relatives have been informed. Beijing Enterprises football club expresses its deep sorrow and profound condolences for Mr Tiote ’s untimely death .

Tiote , who spent seven years playing for English Premier League club, Newcastle , was said to have suffered a heart attack.

The deceased ’s agent , Emanuele Palladino, announced Tiote ’s passing in a statement.
He said, “We cannot say any more at the moment and we request that his family’s privacy be respected at this difficult time. We ask for all your prayers. ”

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