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Former Chelsea forward Atsu missing after Turkey earthquake

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FILE - Chelsea's Pedro, left, and Newcastle United's Christian Atsu vie for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, on, Jan. 12, 2019. Former Chelsea and Newcastle forward Christian Atsu is missing and believed to be trapped under rubble following the powerful earthquake that struck Turkey on Monday and left more than 2,500 people dead. The Ghana international plays for Turkish club Hatayspor and a club spokesman says he is thought to be in a building that was destroyed. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

By: The Associated Press

Posted at 1:42 PM, Feb 06, 2023

and last updated 2023-02-06 15:42:46-05

Former Chelsea and Newcastle forward Christian Atsu is missing and believed to be trapped under rubble following the powerful earthquake that struck Turkey on Monday and left more than 2,800 people dead.

The Ghana international plays for Turkish club Hatayspor and a club spokesman says he is thought to be in a building that was destroyed.

Hatayspor spokesman Mustafa Özat says club director Taner Savut is also believed to be in a building that collapsed and club officials haven’t contacted both men.

He says they are likely trapped under rubble.

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Former Chelsea forward Atsu missing after Turkey earthquake

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