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'He was a warrior' Remembering former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote five years on

Today marks five years since the passing of former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote.

Adored on Tyneside by the Toon Army, Tiote passed away in 2017 after he collapsed during a training session while playing for Chinese side Beijing Enterprises.

The Ivorian scored the famous equaliser in the Premier League's greatest ever comeback, which saw Newcastle come from 4-0 down at home against Arsenal to draw 4-4.

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