The whole world is in shock and disbelief at what happened in Turkey and Syria a few days back. Around 5.5 k people are dead and many are still stuck under the fallen buildings. Stuck in the rubble somewhere is a soccer player whose family has no idea whether he is safe or not. While the entire world is trying its best to save anyone and everyone. The family of Christian Atsu is thousands of miles away with no information about the star of the family and with each passing day, it is getting worse.
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The 7.8 magnitude earthquake and shockwaves have forced the government of Turkey to impose an emergency in the quake-hit areas. Stars, celebrities, and many nations are sending help to the best they can. Anyone who can donate to the disaster struck nation is donating and nations are sending help. However, one family just wants to know if the head of their family is safe.
Christian Atsu might be stuck in the rubble in Turkey
This story is about Christian Atsu who was stuck in the rubble somewhere in Turkey. However, there is no sign of him being rescued. It is for sure that the building he was in during the quake collapsed, leaving him trapped in the rubble. On Tuesday, the vice president of his club Hatayspor reported that he had been rescued from the rubble and was being rushed to the hospital.
The partner of footballer Christian Atsu, who's whereabouts are unknown since Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria, says "I still pray and believe he's alive" https://t.co/tDdQFQE4UQ pic.twitter.com/Gz5hf76MCc
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) February 10, 2023
Atsu’s wife talked to the BBC and said, “It was quite shocking, as you can imagine, with the club confirming that he has been found alive and taken to hospital. And 11 hours later, my children had to hear it from the radio saying that they still don’t know where he is. I know that his agent is there and they are trying their best to find him. So I trust that he will bring me the news that if he sees him or speaks to him. But it’s quite confusing, everything. I still pray and believe he’s alive.“
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Everyone is looking for answers. There is no statement from his club apart from the initial claim that Atsu has been rescued. His family and fans are praying for his well-being and waiting to get a definitive answer.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his efforts
While the whole world is trying to do whatever it can for the quake-hit areas. Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and one of his former teammates, Merih Demiral, also came forward with their contributions. The Turkish star has decided to put his Ronaldo-signed Juventus T-shirt on auction.
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He tweeted out this saying that he had a word with Cristiano Ronaldo and it is something they are going to do. Now the rescue mission will take a long time, and the whereabouts of Christian Atsu should be clear in the coming days. However, as of now, the family remains in the unknown and prays for the best.