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Heartbreaking picture emerges of tragic Cheick Tiote's son Rafael wearing Newcastle shirt with 'RIP Daddy' printed on the back

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Cheick Tiote's young son has made a heartbreaking tribute to his late father by posing for a picture in a Newcastle United shirt with the words 'RIP Daddy' printed on the back.

Three-year-old Rafael was born to the midfielder and partner Nikki Mpofu during Tiote's six-and-a-half-year stay on Tyneside.

And following the tragic news of his dad's passing on Monday, the youngster and his family visited St James' Park to collect the special shirt.

Rafael Tiote wears a Newcastle shirt in memory of his dad Cheick, who died on Monday
Rafael Tiote wears a Newcastle shirt in memory of his dad Cheick, who died on Monday
Tiote is pictured with his young son in an image shared by relatives on social media
Tiote is pictured with his young son in an image shared by relatives on social media

The images of the child with his father have been widely shared on social media after they were posted on Tuesday, including by Rafael's mum Nikki.