The former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tioté has died after reportedly suffering a heart attack while training with his club in China. The Ivory Coast international joined the Chinese League One side Beijing Enterprises in January having spent seven years at St James’ Park. “I can confirm that my client Cheick Tioté sadly passed away today after collapsing in training with his club Beijing Enterprises,” his agent, Emanuele Palladino, said in a statement. “From the moment I arrived at Newcastle Cheick was a wonderful presence around the dressing room and his performances on the field often defied belief,” said Pardew. A statement from the Professional Footballers’ Association read: “Desperately sad news that Cheick Tioté has passed away, aged just 30.

Source: The Guardian June 05, 2017 15:45 UTC