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      Alejandro Garnacho ‘agrees five-year Man Utd deal’ in contract breakthrough after transfer interest from Euro giants

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reached an agreement with Alejandro Garnacho over a contract extension, according to reports.The 18-year-old had a deal that runs out at the end of next season and top clubs like Real Madrid and Juventus were keen.
      Alejandro Garnacho is set to sign a new deal at UnitedCredit: Getty
      However, he looks to have put pen to paper on a new long-term contract.
      ESPN report that he has agreed a five-year deal at United.
      Only minor details regarding the player’s image rights are left to agree before an announcement can be made.
      Garnacho is set to receive a huge pay rise with reports claiming he could see his wage rocket from £7,000 to £50,000-a-week.
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      Manager Erik ten Hag supposedly has big hopes for him and believes the winger is the future of Man Utd’s attack.
      Garnacho scored twice in the FA Youth Cup final last term as the Red Devils beat Nottingham Forest and he then made his senior debut in April 2022.
      The Argentine has continued to impress, currently enjoying a breakout season at the club, netting three goals and registering five assists in all competitions.
      Many of his appearances have come off the bench this campaign and he memorably grabbed the winner against Fulham prior to the World Cup.
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      He was also fantastic in the Manchester derby and helped his side secure a big win over Man City, setting up Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser.
      Garnacho was on the books of Atletico Madrid until 2020 and he was born in the Spanish capital.
      Given his roots, a switch back to Atleti or to Real Madrid was on the cards for him if he did not commit his future to Man Utd.
      Garnacho looks like he could be the first of several first-team stars to agree to stay at Old Trafford.
      Talks are well underway with main man Marcus Rashford, with his deal set to end in July 2024.
      The club are also in discussions with Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot and David de Gea.
      The uncertainty over the club’s ownership situation with the Glazers looking to sell is not thought to have any impact on player’s signing extensions. More

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      Former Premier League star was ‘Horny’ DJ during playing days who had access to biggest dance tunes before release

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      THIS former Premier League star was a “Horny” DJ during his playing days.And his other life as a music man gave him access to the biggest dance tunes before they were ever released in the charts.
      Ex-Premier League star Danny Dichio was also a DJ in his spare timeCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The ace enjoyed a top career and is now coaching in the USACredit: Reuters
      Danny Dichio was regarded as one of the Premier League’s hardest footballers in his prime.
      The 48-year-old turned out for the likes of QPR, West Brom and Sunderland.
      And he even enjoyed spells abroad with Sampdoria, Lecce and Toronto.
      But not everyone remembers that Dichio was also a renowned DJ during the 90s.
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      Playing on the pitch during the day, he would blast out the latest tunes for club-goers at night.
      And the gig had its perks too, with Dichio treated to copies of smash-hit songs before they were released to the public.
      He declared at the time: “I had the ‘Horny’ song months before it was in the charts.”
      While Dichio continued to orchestrate turntables after his playing career finished in 2009 at the age of the 34, he ended up turning his hand to coaching.
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      The one-time England U21 star held multiple roles with Toronto.
      And he is now assistant manager at second-tier American club Sacramento Republic, with former West Brom star Mark Briggs in charge.
      Dichio continues to remain invested in Canadian football though.
      He is also a team coordinator for the national and was with the squad for their historic World Cup debut in Qatar last year.
      The Canadians lost all three of their group games against Morocco, Croatia and Belgium.
      But Dichio is likely to have found the perfect dressing room tunes to toast their amazing accomplishment. More

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      Watch wonderkid Arsenal transfer target Konstantelias pull off ‘assist of the season’ sending fans into meltdown

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      ARSENAL target and PAOK wonderkid Giannis Konstantelias pulled off the “assist of the season” during a Greek derby against AEK Athens.Konstantelias, 19, has turned heads around Europe amid a stunning season, which has seen him become a key player for the Salonika giants despite his young age.
      PAOK wonderkid Giannis Konstantelias produced a stunning assist against AEK
      Giannis Konstantelias has been linked with a move to Arsenal
      That has led to interest from the Gunners, who also face competition from Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
      Wolves, Leeds and Crystal Palace are also keeping tabs, while AC Milan and Red Bull Salzburg have joined the bidding war.
      The playmaker put together another scintillating performance on Sunday as he guided Razvan Lucescu’s men to a big 2-0 win against AEK at Toumba.
      The Greece Under-21 international set up Khaled Narey’s opener with a fantastic assist after just 14 minutes.
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      Konstantelias drove the ball forward towards Giorgos Athanasiadis’ box but tripped and lost possession.
      After a deflection from Harold Moukoudi, the ball returned to the teenage sensation who was still on the ground.
      But the Greek starlet kept it alive and juggled it with three fantastic kick-ups, one of which was with his chest, while his back was still on the grass.
      Konstantelias then passed it to Narey on his left and the winger beat Athanasiadis to open the scoring.
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      Fans were left in awe after that sensational piece of skill and took to social media to praise the rising star.
      One fan tweeted: “Giannis Konstantelias with the assist of the season, it’s sealed.”
      Another posted: “See what he’s doing in his first year of professional football… Unmuched [sic] talent..”
      A third wrote: “Such a great talent.”
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      PAOK star Giannis Konstantelias has been linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      This fan commented: “Extremely talended [sic].”
      And that one tweeted: “Freakin’ sick control ability + assist!”
      Konstantelias has amassed a total of one goal and six assists in 22 appearances this season.
      Arsenal were linked with a £10million bid during the January transfer window.
      Reports suggest Milan and Salzburg are willing to splash the same amount in the summer. More

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      Gary Neville gatecrashes former Man Utd team-mate’s interview and tells him off for ‘standard answer’

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      GARY NEVILLE hilariously gatecrashed and then told off one of his former team-mates during an interview. The Manchester United legend jumped in front of the club-owned MUTV cameras for a comical cameo.
      Gary Neville gatecrashed an interview on MUTVCredit: MUTV
      Gary Neville [front] played with Ben Thornley [right] throughout their time in the Man Utd youth teamsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Ben Thornley was giving his thoughts prior to the 3-0 win over Leicester yesterday when Neville intervened.
      The former academy graduate was asked by host Stewart Gardner about Erik ten Hag’s decision to bench Raphael Varane for Victor Lindelof.
      The Frenchman was seemingly given a rest with United’s Europa League clash versus Barcelona and Carabao Cup final with Newcastle looming.
      Thornley was asked if it was the correct decision when he replied: “Forget the Barcelona game. Forget Sunday [versus Newcastle], this is equally as important because of the teams around us.”
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      Suddenly a shout was heard from behind the camera: “You’re not the manager, you don’t have to give a standard answer.”
      To viewers’ surprise Neville then popped his head around and revealed that he was the heckler.
      The MUTV duo then broke into hysterics.
      Neville followed it up by doing an impression of Thornley and joked: “Sorry about that.”
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      The ex-winger responded: “I can’t wait to get my own back.”
      Thornley played alongside Neville in the Man Utd youth teams before he made his first-team debut in 1994.
      He was highly rated by boss Sir Alex Ferguson but he never reached his potential, having suffered a number of injuries.
      Thornley went on to play for Huddersfield, Aberdeen and Blackpool. More

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      Arsenal stars will hold showdown talks after Aston Villa win as Aaron Ramsdale fires warning to players

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      AARON RAMSDALE has revealed that Arsenal’s stars will hold showdown talks amongst themselves this week despite winning at Aston Villa.The Gunners are two points clear at the top of the Premier League after claiming a 4-2 win at Villa Park on Saturday.
      Soccer Football – Premier League – Aston Villa v Arsenal – Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain – February 18, 2023 Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale reacts REUTERS/Hannah Mckay EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in […]Credit: Reuters
      Aaron Ramsdale has issued a warning to his Arsenal team-matesCredit: Getty
      Goalkeeper Ramsdale conceded early on when Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock but Bukayo Saka levelled before Phillipe Coutinho restored the home side’s advantage before the break.
      Arsenal bounced back after half time and levelled through Oleksandr Zinchenko but looked to be heading for a frustrating draw until two late strikes in additional time.
      Jorginho’s long-ranger rebounded off the crossbar and hit Villa stopper Emi Martinez before going into the net for the third and then Gabriel Martinelli made it four on the counter-attack.
      And that hard-fought victory lifted them back above Manchester City, who were held to a draw at Nottingham Forest, into top spot.
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      However, England international Ramsdale, 24, says that Mikel Arteta’s squad will be having words with each other ahead of this weekend’s trip to Leicester City.
      He said: “We are obviously delighted we’ve got the points and four goals, but lots of things to improve on.
      “It was a classic for us for the wrong reasons. Take out the first 45 minutes where we didn’t perform to an Arsenal team or a team that is fighting for a league title.
      “The second-half we can be so proud of. The way we played, the way we raised our levels, scored goals, competed.
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      “For an overall game it was a great game, but for us in the first 45 minutes we had lots to improve on.
      “Of course, we are very happy to go back down the road with three points.”
      Ramsdale added: “For me, it’s probably one of the worst ways we can win because we pride ourselves on defending, keeping clean sheets and that’s from the No9 to the No1, and the staff.
      “Of course, it’s an amazing feeling now we are in the dressing room but there will be some truths spoke in the week about how we can improve and what we need to do better in the coming weeks.
      “In different games, if we don’t show that level of performance in the second-half, a 2-0 or 2-1 head start for the opposition team could mean no way back. We don’t want to be giving teams head starts.” More

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      Forgotten ex-Arsenal wonderkid joins seventh club at 26 as he links up with Gunners loanee at Dutch side

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      FORMER Arsenal wonderkid Gedion Zelalem has joined Dutch outfit Den Bosch.This marks Zelalem’s seventh club ever since his promotion to the Gunners’ senior squad in 2013 – and he’s only 26 years old.
      Former Arsenal loanee Gedion Zelalem has joined his seventh clubCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Gedion Zelalem has joined Den Bosch where he links up with an Arsenal loaneeCredit: Photo via Den Bosch
      The midfielder will be joining Arsenal loanee Nikolaj Moller, who joined the North Londoners in 2020, in the Dutch second division.
      The American ace was drafted by former Emirates scout Yousuf Sajjad, who now works as Den Bosch’s technical director.
      Sajjad said: “We wanted to add a little more depth to the midfield choices.
      “Gedion is a player that adds quality and experience in several areas.
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      “Gedion has already played in the Netherlands when he was loaned out by Arsenal at a young age.
      “From that point on he has continued to develop himself as a person and as a player.”
      Zelalem only managed four senior appearances at Arsenal during his six-year stint in North London.
      The former USA and Germany youth international put together some impressive appearances during the Gunners’ pre-season tour in 2013.
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      The defensive midfielder also shone bright against Coventry and Galatasaray the year after.
      Zelalem was shipped out on loan to Rangers and Venlo before his departure in 2019.
      He then joined Sporting Kansas City and New York City FC, and had a loan stint at Swope Park Rangers in between. More

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      Liverpool vs Real Madrid: In-form Reds host Los Blancos in Champions League as Klopp plots revenge – Stream, TV

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      REVENGE is a dish best served on a cold Champions League night under the lights at Anfield… at least that’s what Jurgen Klopp is plotting as European champions Real Madrid come to town.Tuesday’s Last-16 first leg tie is a repeat of last May’s Champions League final.
      Liverpool will be hoping for revenge after last May’s Champions League final loss to Real MadridCredit: PA
      Carlo Ancelotti is familar with Anfield’s famous atmosphereCredit: Getty
      And Liverpool will be hoping for some sort of redemption for the 1-0 loss they suffered inside the Stade de France by knocking out Real Madrid and ensuring a new King of Europe is crowned in three months time.
      Klopp and Co will, of course, be hoping it turns out to be them.
      Liverpool have seemingly found their feet again at the right time.
      Klopp’s men turned their February around after recording just one Premier League win in five prior to last Monday’s 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton.
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      They also put top-four rivals Newcastle to the sword on Saturday, beating the Toon convincingly in their own back yard with a 2-0 win.
      Like Liverpool, Real are playing catch-up on their league objectives after a poor start to the campaign.
      They’ve won seven of their last 13 games, dropping points in LaLiga and losing to Barcelona in the Super Cup in that time – but also lifting the Club World Cup.
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      They remain behind Barcelona by eight points in their bid to retain their LaLiga title.
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      And Liverpool will be encouraged by Real’s busy schedule in between their Champions League round of 16 clashes, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men playing rivals Atletico and Barca, as well as Real Betis and Espanyol before March 15’s Bernabeu dust-up.
      What is their form like?
      Liverpool are on a two-game win streak after enduring a horrible start to 2022.
      They recorded back-to-back 2-0 wins over rivals Everton and Newcastle.
      However, in the nine games played since New Year, Liverpool have won just three with heavy defeats coming against Wolves, Brighton and Brentford.
      Real, meanwhile, are on a four-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
      They beat Osasuna 2-0 and Elche 4-0 in their last two LaLiga outings.
      Ancelotti’s men also lifted the Club World Cup after wins over Al Ahly and Al-Hilal.
      Liverpool are on a two-game win streakCredit: Getty
      Real are unbeaten in ten games across all competitions – including the Club World CupCredit: Getty
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about? 
      Liverpool are sweating over the fitness of summer signing Darwin Nunez after the striker went off with a shoulder injury in the win over Newcastle.
      The 23-year-old scored in the game, taking his season total to 11 across all competitions.
      Luis Diaz is expected to miss the Anfield clash having just returned from a long-term injury.
      The Colombian winger could, however, play in the return leg next March.
      Midfield maestro Thiago is also due to miss out with a hip injury, while Calvin Ramsey’s season struggles with injury continue.
      As for Real, they’ve been dealt a double injury blow in midfield.
      Both Aurelien Tchouameni and Toni Kroos are not part of the squad that will fly out to Merseyside on Monday.
      Defender Ferland Mendy is also out having missed the last month with a thigh issue.
      There is also a slight concern over Karim Benzema. The Ballon d’Or holder missed out at the weekend with muscle fatigue, however Carlo Ancelotti has said “hopefully he will” be available for Liverpool.
      Darwin Nunez is an injury concern ahead of TuesdayCredit: Reuters
      Toni Kroos will miss the gameCredit: Getty
      Who will be the star men?
      The obvious star man for Liverpool will be Mohamed Salah.
      Salah hasn’t had the best of seasons – but neither have his team-mates.
      Despite this, he’s still managed 18 goals across all competitions with seven of those coming in the Champions League, making him the competition’s top scorer so far.
      He also has eight assists to his name and picked up a goal and an assist in his last two outings for Liverpool.
      January signing Cody Gakpo has seemingly found his feet.
      The Dutch international has two goals in his last two Prem appearances.
      For Los Blancos, Benzema will be one Liverpool will be hoping to nullify.
      The 35-year-old has struck 16 times this term – but none of them have come in Europe’s top club competition.
      In fact, Benzema has just four appearances in the Champions League during what has been an injury plagued season.
      Vinicius Jr is another Liverpool will be well aware of, with the Brazilian scoring the winner in last May’s final after Trent Alexander-Arnold switched off at the back post.
      The trickster, 22, has 16 goals and eight assists this season.
      Mohamed Salah has outscored Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema
      What have the managers said?
      Klopp said after drawing Real last year: “The first thing that we can say about this draw is it is proper Champions League.
      “This is a tie that speaks for itself and one that we should all be excited about.
      “I know we have played Real Madrid in a couple of recent finals but it is not so often that our two clubs have met in a two-legged tie so now we can look forward to this happening.
      “Real’s European record is the best around. We know this. But we also know that ours is not too bad. On top of this, we know that we have Anfield and everyone knows what this means.
      “It is a really good draw. A really exciting draw.
      “The games themselves are still a few months away but it does not take a great deal of imagination to think what the atmosphere will be like at both games.
      “There is a lot of football to be played before this, of course, so we will focus on each game as it comes but yes, this draw has given us something special to look forward to.”
      Ancelotti has said after beating Liverpool in last May’s final: “Looking back, people said oh PSG were unlucky, Chelsea were unlucky, Manchester City were unlucky, this was practically the only game where people thought we were more or less on the same level.
      “I think it helped that Liverpool were easier to decipher than the others because they have a very clear identity and we could prepare the way that we did.
      “We knew what strategy to take, don’t give them space behind the defence to run into.
      “Perhaps our football wasn’t extraordinarily beautiful tonight on an aesthetic level, but playing out from the back to incentivise their pressing wasn’t a great idea.
      “We had a few more long balls, then when their press in our half of the pitch lessened, we got to control the ball more especially in the second half.”
      Klopp and Ancelotti are well aware of the threats of their oppositionCredit: Getty
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      There’s something about Champions League nights at Anfield.
      It also happens to be against European Cup serial winners Real, so the Liverpool faithful will be up for it.
      Should he be fit, Darwin Nunez could cause some chaos, unsettling Real’s backline.
      2-1 Liverpool.
      Nunez could be the difference-maker IF he’s fitCredit: Rex
      What are the odds?
      Betfair have Liverpool’s odds at beating Real at Anfield at 5/4.
      While the bookies have Real’s chances at 21/10.
      When is Liverpool vs Real Madrid and at what time?
      Liverpool welcome Real to Anfield on Tuesday in an 8PM kick-off.
      Is the match on TV and what channel is it on?
      Yes, Liverpool vs Real will be on TV.
      The game will be shown on BT Sport 1 and BT Ultimate in the UK.
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      How can I live stream it?
      The came can be lived streamed via the BT Sport website or app.
      If you can’t access the game, SunSport will have a LIVE dedicated match blog.
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      Christian Atsu’s coffin arrives back in Ghana with guard of honour after ex-Premier League ace killed in Turkey quake

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      CHRISTIAN Atsu’s ariived home in Ghana to a guard of honour a day after he was found dead in the rubble of the Turkey earthquake.Ministers said the ex-Newcastle and Chelsea winger, 31, will have a “befitting burial” as the nation mourns one of its leading sportsmen.
      A military honour guard carries Christian Atsu’s coffin from a plane in AccraCredit: AFP
      Atsu’s family members were waiting on the tarmac last nightCredit: AFP
      Ex-Newcastle star Christian Atsu was found dead 12 days after the Turkey earthquakeCredit: PA
      A huge crowd of mourners received the coffin at Accra airportCredit: AFP
      Atsu’s lifeless body was recovered on Saturday from his collapsed apartment building in Antakya, in southern Turkey.
      The tragic find – 12 days after the devastating 7.8-magnitude quake – came after confused earlier reports wrongly said he had been found alive amid the chaos.
      Last night a plane carrying him home was received at Accra airport by Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia and a large military honour guard.
      Soldiers carried his coffin – draped in the national flag – past a crowd of mourners on the tarmac.
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      Mr Bawumia said: “We hoped against hope, every day that passed, we prayed and prayed.
      “But alas, when he was found, he was no more.”
      He said the football ace was much loved and would be sorely missed, adding: “It is a painful loss, a very painful one.”
      Atsu’s body was taken to a military hospital mortuary ahead of a funeral expected in the coming days.
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      The ex-Prem star played 65 times for Ghana’s national team and helped his side reach the final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
      He had been due to fly out of Turkey hours before the quake struck at 4am local time.
      But he decided to stay with Hatayspor teammates after scoring the dramatic winner in a Super Lig match the day before on February 5.
      The Turkish club initially said he had been rescued from his luxury apartment building.
      But the team doctor then said he was still missing, and his agent and family members then spent more than a week in a desperate search.
      Atsu’s older brother and twin sister were at the scene when his body was recovered on Saturday.
      His agent Nana Sechere said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce to all wellwishers that sadly Christian Atsu’s body was recovered this morning.
      “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support.”
      Tributes poured in after the news of his death, with his club describing him as a “beautiful person”.
      Hatayspor, who he joined in September, said: “We will never forget you, Atsu.
      “Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness.”
      Ghana captain Mohammed Kudus removed his shirt after scoring for Dutch side Ajax yesterday to reveal a white shirt with “RIP Atsu” written on it.
      On Saturday Atsu’s wife Marie-Claire Rupio and their three children joined fans marking a minute’s silence in Newcastle before the side’s Premier League tie against Liverpool.
      Atsu played for Newcastle from 2016 to 2021.
      His face was shown on the big screen and away fans chanted “you’ll never walk alone”, before breaking into applause.
      There was also a minute’s silence before kickoff at other Premier League grounds across the country.
      Atsu began his Prem career with Chelsea, before moving to Newcastle United and Everton.
      Terry, who captained the Cheslea at the time, tweeted a picture of Atsu alongside the message: “RIP my friend.”
      Another Chelsea teammate Michael Essien said: “Rest well king.”
      Cesc Fabregas and Michy Batshuayi also paid tribute.
      And Dwight Gayle said: “It was a pleasure to share our time together and you was one of the nicest people I’ve met in football from opening schools back home to just having a constant smile day to day.
      “The world needs more people like you and you will be truly missed. RIP brother.”
      Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given added: “Terrible sad news about Christian Atsu. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.”
      Newcastle United said: “We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes.
      “A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.”
      More than 44,000 people are now believed to have died in Turkey and Syria.
      And freezing conditions and difficulty getting aid to remote areas is fuelling a further humanitarian disaster.
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      The United Nations regional humanitarian coordinator for Syria Muhannad Hadi said the death toll in the country is set to rise as teams scramble to reach buildings in hard-hit areas.
      The Sun Earthquake Appeal has now raised over £1 million to support the Red Cross.
      Atsu was discovered under the rubble of a luxury apartment building in AntakyaCredit: Reuters
      Leeds United and Everton players observe a minute’s applause in memory of Atsu on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Players also paid tribute before the Chelsea v Southampton gameCredit: Getty
      Newcastle fans mourned the former player’s death on SaturdayCredit: PA More