Cheik Tiote dies during training.
Former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has died at the age of 30 after collapsing during a training session in China.
Ivory Coast international Tiote was teaining with his second division side in China, Beijing Enterprises, when he collapsed.
He was taken to hospital but it has now been confirmed that he passed away after emergency treatment.
Tiote's representative Emanuele Palladino said: "It is with deep sadness that I confirm that my client Cheick Tiote sadly passed away earlier today after collapsing in training with his club Beijing Enterprises.
"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."
Newcastle United FC on the other hand took to its twitter page to announce the player's death.
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) 5 June 2017
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