The world of football has reacted with sadness to the passing of Ivory Coast international Cheick Tioté on Monday, June 5.
The 30-year-old midfielder collapsed while training with his Chinese club Beijing Enterprises.
The news has provoked well-wishes from the football family across the world to the family of the combative midfielder.
His former Ivorian teammates took to Twitter to express their sympathies.
My brother Chiek. I cannot believe you are gone. I will never forget you. ?? pic.twitter.com/Ab1Q9VyWly
— YayaTouré(@YayaToure) June 5, 2017
No words ?????????????????? #cheicktiote
— Didier Drogba(@didierdrogba) June 5, 2017
Cheickouuuuuuuuu?????????????????????????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/v84s5zJ0ll
— Serge Aurier (@Serge_aurier) June 5, 2017
Tiote last played in Europe for Newcastle United.
Both the Magpies and major English Premier League clubs also expressed their condolences.
The thoughts of everyone at Arsenal are with the loved ones of CheickTiote
May he rest in peace pic.twitter.com/zEo5FF5lcE
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) June 5, 2017
Rest in peace, CheickTioté- our condolences are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/F6FvoNkna1
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 5, 2017
Rest in peace, Cheick Tiote. The thoughts of everyone at @SwansOfficial are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/qosC7imXRv
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) June 5, 2017
We are devastated to have learnt of the tragic passing of former Newcastle United midfielder CheickTiotéin China today. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/PCrIEUyugv
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 5, 2017
Some current and former Black Stars players also shared their sympathies.
Completely devastated and saddened by the death of cheicktiote…why now Bro…Rest Well pic.twitter.com/ak8x2iAH7F
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 5, 2017
I’m devastated and saddened by the death of my bro Cheick Tiote . May Allah grant you Jannah… https://t.co/RCrtvIgr4w
— Christian Atsu (@ChristianAtsu20) June 5, 2017
All our prayers are with the family and friends of Cheick Tiote!?May his souls rest in perfect peace-another sad moment in African football pic.twitter.com/7IfEFMNeDF
— Anthony Baffoe (@AnthonyBaffoe) June 5, 2017
World football-governing body as well as the continent football governing body, Fifa and Caf respectively, also joined in mourning the Ivorian.
Our sincere condolences to the family, friends & team-mates of CheickTiote, who passed away today in China, aged just 30. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/uqOV3oocIg
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) June 5, 2017
Very devastating news, our thoughts and prayers goes out to his family and friends. RIP Tiote, you will always remain in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/28SfyqyZiU
— CAF (@CAF_Online) June 5, 2017
By Emmanuel Kwame Amoh|3news.com|Ghana