RESCUED ALIVE from rubble

CHRISTIAN ATSU ball international who had spells with both Chelsea and Newcastle in England has been rescued alive from rubble after the Turkey earth quake.

According to a Portuguese news outlet, Atsu was rescued alive from the rubble of a col lapsed building after the earth quake. They reported that Atsu was in the hospital with in juries to his right foot and has breathing difficulties.

The former Newcastle United and Chelsea player is currently on the books of Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor. Along with his teammates and coaching staff, Atsu was inside a building in the city of Hatay at the time of the massive tremor.

Rescue teams also pulled Onur Ergun and Burak Oksuz from the remains of the building, while Kerim Alici managed to escape by his own means. The Portuguese player Ruben Ribeiro and Cape Verdean Ze Luis have also been found alive added the publi­

There was no indication however that the club’s sporting director, Taner Savut, and a club interpreter ­ who had been located. Atsu represented Newcastle United between 2016 and 2021 and in 2017 helped them gain promotion from the Championship back into the top tier of very successful career in Germany, Spain and England playing for Werder Bremen, Real Madrid and Arsenal.

His spell at Chelsea was not such a suc cess. he joined the Stamford Bridge outfit in 2013 but found himself being loaned out to Everton, AFC Bournemouth and Malaga, and never played one competitive game for the Blues.

In total, he collected six league and cup trophies.

He played for Germany 92 times and in 2014 was instrumental in helping the team to World Cup glory.

Özil, whose recent form hasn’t matched his high standards of the past and has as a result become another World Cup winner to call time on his career.

No longer wanted

SPORTSWEAR company Nike has confirmed they have dropped the Manchester United star Mason Greenwood.

A statement sent to the local press on Monday, February 6 confirmed that: “Mason Greenwood is no longer a Nike athlete.”

It is understood that one of the reasons for the decision is the failure by Greenwood to adhere to the terms of his sponsorship deal.

The player had been suspended by his club following rape allegations, however, these were dropped on Thursday last week following new evidence. He was due to face trial in November for one count of attempted rape, a count of assault and repeatedly engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour.

As a result of the charges Greenwood was dropped by most of his sponsors and was removed from the FIFA football games, however, Manchester United have yet to take action saying they will now conduct their own internal investigation. He is contracted until June 2025.

Greenwood, who found himself becoming increasingly isolated, said in a statement released on his behalf, said: “I am relieved this matter is now over. I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”