Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has sadly passed away following the events of the earthquake that has hit Turkey.
The news was announced early this morning, with tributes pouring in across the football world.
Atsu had been playing for Turkish side Hatayspor and had spent years at the likes of Newcastle, Chelsea, Bournemouth and Spanish side Malaga.
The thoughts of everyone at Benchwarmers are with Christian Atsu and his family at this time.