Ghana international, now playing in Turkey, in hospital with injuries and breathing difficulties
Mon Feb 6 2023 - 20:58
The former Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu has been found alive after being trapped in the earthquakes which hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, according to reports. The 31-year-old Ghana international, now playing his football with Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor, is in hospital with injuries to his right foot and breathing difficulties.
He was said to be missing after team-mates and members of the club’s technical staff had reportedly been pulled from rubble. Atsu was part of the Magpies team which won promotion back to the Premier League in 2017 after joining on loan for the season from Chelsea, and later completed a permanent move. He also played for FC Porto, Everton and Bournemouth.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Newcastle await Christian Atsu news amid reports he is trapped in earthquakeThe 31-year-old, now playing with Hatayspor, was said to be missing after team-mates had reportedly been pulled from rubble.
Read more »
Turkey and Syria: Second earthquake hits Turkey as death toll rises to more than 1,000Thousands injured as search for survivors continues
Read more »
Cork secondary school students confirmed safe as earthquake hits TurkeyA group of students and staff members from a Cork secondary school were due to travel to the Turkish city of Malatya, where an earthquake has left a trail of devastation
Read more »
At least 300 killed in Turkey and Syria after 7.8-magnitude earthquakeHundreds injured as rescue teams search for survivors
Read more »