" EX-PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER DIES AT 30 "
Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:00 pm
BBC
Monday 5th June 2017
Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has died aged 30 after collapsing during training in China, a spokesman for the player has announced.
The Ivory Coast international spent seven years at the Tyneside club, making 138 league appearances.
He joined Chinese second-tier side Beijing Enterprises in February.
"It is with deep sadness I confirm that Cheick Tiote sadly passed away earlier today after collapsing in training," said the spokesman.
"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."
Born in the Ivory Coast, Tiote was part of the Ivorian squad that won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
He began his professional career in Belgium with Anderlecht in 2005 before moving to Dutch side FC Twente, where he made 86 appearances and won the Eredivisie league title in the 2009-10 season under manager Steve McLaren.
Tiote, a defensive midfielder, then signed for Newcastle in 2010 for £3.5m.
In 2011, he scored a memorable goal as Newcastle United came back from 4-0 down to draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.
Monday 5th June 2017
Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has died aged 30 after collapsing during training in China, a spokesman for the player has announced.
The Ivory Coast international spent seven years at the Tyneside club, making 138 league appearances.
He joined Chinese second-tier side Beijing Enterprises in February.
"It is with deep sadness I confirm that Cheick Tiote sadly passed away earlier today after collapsing in training," said the spokesman.
"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."
Born in the Ivory Coast, Tiote was part of the Ivorian squad that won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
He began his professional career in Belgium with Anderlecht in 2005 before moving to Dutch side FC Twente, where he made 86 appearances and won the Eredivisie league title in the 2009-10 season under manager Steve McLaren.
Tiote, a defensive midfielder, then signed for Newcastle in 2010 for £3.5m.
In 2011, he scored a memorable goal as Newcastle United came back from 4-0 down to draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.
Re: " EX-PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER DIES AT 30 "
Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:11 pm
RIP - Amazing how common this is in football 
Re: " EX-PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER DIES AT 30 "
Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:18 pm
langstoneBlue wrote:RIP - Amazing how common this is in football
It seems a regular occurrence for such 'fit' people
RIP Cheik Tiote
Re: " EX-PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER DIES AT 30 "
Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:22 pm
langstoneBlue wrote:RIP - Amazing how common this is in football
It's crazy that these fit young pros are just dropping dead, the weird thing is every young pro that has lost their life seems to be of African decent. There must be some kind generic heart condition.
RIP Tiote
Re: " EX-PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER DIES AT 30 "
Mon Jun 05, 2017 5:25 pm
Dreadful news of the passing of such a talented underated player - thoughts with his family and friends at this tragic time.
Re: " EX-PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER DIES AT 30 "
Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:08 pm
Very sad so young . what a goal he scored against Arsenal when Newcastle came back from 4-0 down to 4-4 and it was his goal that made it 4-4 and it was special RIP Cheick Tiote .
Re: " EX-PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER DIES AT 30 "
Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:09 pm
Really sad news, especially for someone so young. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Re: " EX-PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER DIES AT 30 "
Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:21 pm
Read somewhere his wife is expecting a baby very soon, horrible news. R.I.P.