World football governing body, Fifa, has mourned the death of Ghana international, Christian Atsu.
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The former Chelsea and Everton forward was confirmed dead early hours on Saturday.
Atsu was trapped in a rubble following a tragic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.
However, after 12 days of intense search, the 31-year-old was found dead.
The lifeless body of the former Newcastle United winger is expected to arrive in his native country next week.
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However, Fifa in a social media post expressed their condolences to the family of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] best player.
"Rest in peace, Christian," Fifa tweeted.
Atsu played 65 times for Ghana, scoring nine goals. He also featured at the 2014 Mundial in Brazil.