Cheick Tiote dies in China after collapsing in training session

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Ivory Coast international Cheick Tiote died on Monday after collapsing during training with Beijing Enterprises, the club confirmed. He was 30.
Beijing Enterprises said the former Newcastle midfielder died about one hour after losing consciousness in training.
"At approximately 6 p.m. of June 5, 2017, when the team was having their regular training session, our foreign player from Ivory Coast, Mr Cheik Tiote, fainted without any warning," a team statementsaid. "The club sent him to hospital immediately. However, all revival measures proved ineffective. Mr Tiote passed away at approximate 7 p.m. The club has already contacted his family.
"Since joining Beijing BG football club on Feb 5., 2017, Mr Cheik Tiote has contributed to the club significantly. His football skills and professionalism have been much appreciated and highly praised by the club, the coaches and his teammates. Hereby, Beijing BG football club expresses our deepest sorrow following Mr Tiote's passing."
Tiote only moved to China in February after signing with the second-division club from Newcastle. The defensive midfielder spent six-and-a-half seasons on Tyneside, making over 150 appearances while playing in both the Premier League and Championship.
He previously played for Anderlecht in Belgium and Dutch club Twente.
His former teammates expressed condolences on social media as word of his death spread.
"We are devastated to have learnt of the tragic passing of Cheick Tioté at the age of just 30. The thoughts of everyone at Newcastle United are with Cheick's family, friends, teammates and everyone connected with the clubs he represented.
Tiote also made 53 appearances for Ivory Coast and was in the squad that won the 2015 African Nations Cup. He played at the World Cup in both 2010 and 2014.
"I can confirm that my client Cheick Tiote sadly passed away today after collapsing in training with his club Beijing Enterprises," his agent Emanuele Palladino said in a statement.
"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."
Source: ESPN






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