Football world pays tribute to Cheick Tiote
There was an outpouring of emotion and tributes following news that former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote died on Monday.
After the Ivory Coast international's death was confirmed, the football world quickly sprung into action to offer condolences to the 30-year-old, who collapsed during a training session in China with second-tier outfit Beijing Enterprises Group F.C.
Former Newcastle teammate Demba Ba was among the first to alert the news of Tiote's passing before messages from other players, former teammates, and clubs around the world began to flood in:
đđđ may Allah gives grant you jannah brother Tiote đđđ
â Demba Ba (@dembabafoot) June 5, 2017
Goodnight brother, You will be missed. My heart goes out to his family. Gone too soon #RIPcheiktiote
â Papiss Demba Cisse (@CissePapiss) June 5, 2017
We are devastated to have learnt of the tragic passing of former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tioté in China today. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/PCrIEUyugv
â Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 5, 2017
Newcastle later added one final tribute by uploading a video of Tiote's most iconic moment as a Magpie - when his thunderous volley brought his side level with Arsenal at 4-4 to complete a remarkable comeback in 2011 after trailing 4-0 at halftime.
We'll never forget you, Cheick. â«ïžâȘïž pic.twitter.com/c8aO6EyW5w
â Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 5, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at Arsenal are with the loved ones of Cheick Tiote
â Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) June 5, 2017
May he rest in peace pic.twitter.com/zEo5FF5lcE
Deeply sad to hear the news about Cheick.. One of my favourite teammates.. My thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/FvS6TdDctP
â Tim Krul (@TimKrul) June 5, 2017
There are not words to express how saddened I am to hear the news that Cheick has died this afternoon . I have spoken to the team -
â Jamaal Lascelles (@Lascelles16) June 5, 2017
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO CHEICK TIOTE AND HIS FAMILY TAKEN TOO SOON đđŸ pic.twitter.com/Jm1BeVXowb
â Wilfried Bony (@wilfriedbony) June 5, 2017
Terrible news, R.I.P. Tiote. Always enjoyed sitting next to you in the dressing room my friend.
â Siem de Jong (@siemdejong) June 5, 2017
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Cheick Tioté and our colleagues at #NUFC
â Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) June 5, 2017
Such sad news. https://t.co/TmNXuRGMcH
Completely devastated and saddened by the death of cheick tiote...why now Bro...Rest Well pic.twitter.com/ak8x2iAH7F
â ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 5, 2017
I am speechless and so incredibly sad. Cheick Tioté was one of the nicest and toughest teammates I have ever had. Rest in peace brother.
â Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) June 5, 2017
RIP Cheick Tiote... #LetsChangeTheGame @Heart4MoreFdn pic.twitter.com/gwVt7su55u
â HĂ©ctor BellerĂn (@HectorBellerin) June 5, 2017