Ivory Coast mourns star

FORMER Ivory Coast international Cheick Tiote died in hospital yesterday after collapsing during training, Chinese club Beijing Enterprises said.

The Chinese second division club confirmed his death at the age of 30, saying the former Twente Enschede and Newcastle United midfielder had “fainted without any warning”.

“He was rushed to hospital. However, all revival measures proved ineffective and he died around 7pm on June 5, 2017. The club has already contacted his family,” the club said.