Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has died after collapsing following a training session in China.
The player's spokesman said in a statement on Monday that the 30-year-old died following a training session with Chinese second-tier side Beijing Enterprises.
Emanuele Palladino said: "It is with deep sadness that I confirm that my client Cheick Tiote sadly passed away earlier today after collapsing in training with his club Beijing Enterprises."