Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake
Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week's massive earthquake, the ex-Chelsea winger's Turkish agent said.
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Body Of Ghana Footballer Christian Atsu Found In Turkey Quake Rubble: Report
The body of former Ghana international Christian Atsu has been found after a huge earthquake in Turkey, local media reported Saturday, quoting his manager. Atsu, 31, was caught up in a 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February 6, killing more than 43,000 people in both countries. There were initial reports he had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false. His manager in Turkey, Murat Uzunmehmet, told DHA news agency on Saturday that his body had been found under the rubble in the Turkish southern province of Hatay. "We have reached his lifeless body. His belongings are still being removed. His phone was also found," Uzunmehmet told DHA.
Body of Ghana footballer Atsu found in Turkiye quake rubble: report
HATAY, Turkiye: The body of former Ghana international Christian Atsu has been found after a huge earthquake in Turkiye, local media reported Saturday, quoting his manager. Atsu, 31, was caught up in a 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkiye and Syria on February 6, killing more than 43,000 people in both countries. There were initial reports he had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false.
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FIFA allocates $1 million to those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey, Syria
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FIFA Foundation to provide $1 million aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
FIFA Foundation on Friday provided $1 million in emergency humanitarian aid to people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, soccer's world governing body said.The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria has climbed over 43,000, and left many more without shelter in freezing temperatures.Millions are in need of humanitarian aid after being left homeless and without basic amenities.FIFA said it had consulted with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the Syrian Football Association (SFA), as well as "international and local non-governmental organisations".
Atsu caught in earthquake hours after almost leaving Turkey to seek new club
"Atsu wanted to play more and asked for permission from his coach to leave if he wasn't going to get it," Hatayspor manager Fatih Ilek told a radio channel on Friday."He bought a ticket to fly to Istanbul, and from there to France. He was going to look for a club to get more playing time."The 31-year-old secured Hatayspor a 1-0 win over Kasimpasa by scoring only seconds before the final whistle.