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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Former Newcastle Winger Atsu Pulled Alive from Türkiye Earthquake Rubble

Christian Atsu seen here with Newcastle in January 2020. (Reuters)

Ghana international winger Christian Atsu has been found alive after being buried under rubble in the earthquake that hit Türkiye, the vice president of his club Hatayspor told media on Tuesday.

Atsu, who plays for Hatayspor, was reported missing in Türkiye’s Hatay province following the 7.8 magnitude quake that brought down thousands of buildings, killing some 5,000 people, in several Turkish and Syrian cities on Monday.

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