Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Louise Taylor

Christian Atsu’s faith and good deeds touched countless lives beyond football

Christian Atsu, who has died at the age of 31, pictured in a Newcastle United training session in 2020.
Christian Atsu, who has died at the age of 31, pictured in a Newcastle United training session in 2020. Photograph: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United/Getty Images

Christian Atsu could not have had a more appropriate name. The former Ghana winger, whose body has been found beneath the rubble left by the recent earthquakes in Turkey, was a true Christian in every sense of the word.

Atsu’s extensive charity work and numerous good deeds touched countless lives, transforming many for the better along his journey from West Africa to Western Europe and, ultimately, the Middle East.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.