The tragic events that hit Turkey earlier this year profoundly impacted the planet. Thousands of people lost their lives, whole cities were torn down and fear has gripped the nation. One of the men who lost his life in the earthquake was former Ghana international Christian Atsu.Collins Sichenje having medicals in Finland ahead of loan move from Sweden’s AIKOne of Atsu’s former clubs, Newcastle United, decided to offer a part of their history for auction and to donate money to those in need. Newcastle announced on 27 March that they were to auction shirts of the whole squad from the final against Manchester United to raise funds for The Red Cross Earthquake Appeal. Though the shirts are confirmed not to be match worn by the players, they were prepared for the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_7135630##The Red Cross Earthquake appeal is assisting the Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent, who provide earthquake victims with essentials and first aid.The Ghanaian winger played for the Magpies from 2017 to 2021, making 121 appearances and scoring eight goals. His most memorable strike was a free kick against Cardiff City that sealed the black and whites’ return to the Premier League.CHRISTIAN ATSU TRIBUTE ❤️❤️ St. James’ Park pays tribute to former Newcastle player Christian Atsu, who tragically died in the earthquakes in Turkey. The Ghanaian, who was playing for 🇹🇷 club Hatayspor, was located Saturday after well over a week missing.pic.twitter.com/ZdCGBPRLYf— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) February 18, 2023 So far, the club has raised over $26,000 for Bruno Guimaraes’s shirt, $3,400 for Allan Saint-Maximin’s and $2,100 for Kieran Trippier’s jersey.Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe, who coached Atsu at Bournemouth when he was on loan at the Cherries from Chelsea, was devastated by the news.”To wake up to that news was devastating, for me and everyone associated with Newcastle.”PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 29Saturday14:30: (1.63) Man.City (4.10) Liverpool (5.90)17:00: (1.30) Arsenal (5.20) Leeds (11.0)17:00: (2.60) Bournemouth (3.30) Fulham (2.95)17:00: (1.70) Brighton (3.80) Brentford (5.70)17:00: (2.65) Crystal Palace (3.20) Leicester (3.00)17:00: (3.05) Nott.Forest (3.10) Wolverhampton (2.65)19:30: (1.70) Chelsea (3.80) Aston Villa (5.70)Sunday16:00: (1.80) West Ham (3.60) Southampton (5.20)18:30: (2.55) Newcastle (3.40) Man.Utd. (2.95)Monday22:00: (3.50) Everton (3.35) Tottenham (2.25)***odds are subject to change***
