Earthquakes in Turkey: footballer Christian Atsu, ex-Chelsea and Newcastle player, is missing

As two particularly violent earthquakes hit Syria and Turkey, the authorities are trying to find people alive under the rubble. Among the latter is Christian Atsu, a former Chelsea and Newcastle player.

It is a tragedy that affected Turkey and northern Syria at dawn on Monday, February 6. Two strong earthquakes of magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 caused significant destruction in both countries, and caused thousands of deaths. Nearly 10 hours after the events, we learn that more than 2,300 people lost their lives with the collapse of nearly 2,834 buildings counted, according to BFM TV. An unfortunately provisional dramatic assessment.

As a result, the French government intends to provide human support to the two countries. “France stands ready to provide emergency aid to local populations“, said Emmanuel Macron on Twitter. From now on, the helpers hope for a miracle to fall on people alive under the rubble. And the more the hours pass, the longer the wait for the families and friends who remain without news of their relatives on the spot.

Several footballers missing

Among those who cannot be found are big names in sport such as footballer Onur Ergün, Hatayspor midfielder, and his teammate Christian Atsu. According to Turkish media Starthe latter, a former Chelsea and Newcastle winger, was with his comrade, two members of the technical team at the time of the tragedyas well as Taner Savut, the sporting director of his team.

“We don’t know what tomorrow is made of… Not even 24 hours ago, Christian Atsu scored this goal and liberated all the people of Hatay…“, “All my thoughts are with Christian Atsu”, can we read on social networks. For now, everyone is holding their breath hoping to hear some good news…