Tributes have been paid to Cheick Tiote after his tragic passing.
The former Newcastle midfielder was just 30 years old and playing in China with Beijing Enterprises.
He spent seven years on Tyneside, leaving in February. He also played for Anderlecht, Roda and FC Twente, as well as making more than 50 appearances for Ivory Coast.
Tiote's spokesman Emanuele Palladino said in a statement: "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.