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Christian Atsu found dead in rubble of Turkey earthquake - agent

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week's massive earthquake, his Turkish agent said on Saturday.

Atsu, who was 31, had been missing since the Feb. 6 earthquake following the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay.

"Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay. "Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found."

Antakya, the city where Hatayspor is based, is in the southern region of Turkey hardest hit by the earthquake.