The Beijing Enterprises midfielder died after being rushed to hospital on Monday, and the tragedy was mourned by countless clubs and players
Dark clouds gathered over the football world on Monday with the tragic news that Cheick Tiote had passed away after collapsing during a training session.
The Beijing Enterprises midfielder was just 30, leaving a sport in mourning as it tried to digest the tragedy.
And clubs and players joined to pay their respect to the former Newcastle United man, who will be sorely missed.
We are devastated to have learnt of the tragic passing of former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tioté in China today.