Ivory Coast Midfielder, Cheick Tioté, Dies After Collapsing During training
The 30-year-old, former Newcastle and Ivory Coast midfielder , Cheick Tiote , has died after collapsing while training with his club in China.
He 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. ”
-Punch
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