Audio By Carbonatix
A memorial service will be held at Chinese club Beijing Enterprises on Tuesday for former Newcastle United player Cheick Tiote.
Tiote, who was 30, collapsed and died during training in China last week.
A statement said: "Tiote's family will be there with his team-mates past and present. On Wednesday, Cheick will be flown back home to the Ivory Coast."
In his seven years at Newcastle the Ivory Coast midfielder played over 150 games, including three last season.
It is understood that Tiote's Ivory Coast team-mate's Papiss Cisse and Gervinho - both of whom are currently at clubs in China - will attend the service.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
9 minutes -
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
18 minutes -
Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump ‘if right for Britain’
28 minutes -
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
38 minutes -
Meghan calls Harry ‘a charmer’ during MasterChef Australia appearance
49 minutes -
Barcelona pledge support after worker dies
1 hour -
Rodri set to undergo back surgery
1 hour -
IOC says Infantino complaint outside its scope
1 hour -
Kane set for talks with Bayern Munich over new deal
2 hours -
Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest
2 hours -
Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022
2 hours -
Richarlison scores as Spurs beat Auckland at Eden Park
2 hours -
CCMG calls for migration governance to be decentralised to district assemblies
2 hours -
Gittens keen to impress ‘world-class’ Alonso
2 hours -
Unhappy Tottenham players should leave – De Zerbi
2 hours