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Many Players reacted to the story first, notably Demba Ba, since then journalists, fans, and clubs have reacted with thoughts and prayers for the player’s friends and family. This article serves as a source to highlight some of these reactions.
may Allah gives grant you jannah brother Tiote
— Demba Ba (@dembabafoot) June 5, 2017
Muy triste escuchar del fallecimiento de tiote. Descansa en paz amigo. Very sad to hear about the pass away of tiote. Rip my friend. #nufc
— Jonas Gutierrez (@elgalgojonas) June 5, 2017
Goodnight brother, You will be missed. My heart goes out to his family. Gone too soon #RIPcheiktiote
— Papiss Demba Cisse (@CissePapiss) June 5, 2017
Thoughts with Cheick Tiote's family at this tragic time. #nufc
— Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) June 5, 2017
There are not words to express how saddened I am to hear the news that Cheick has died this afternoon . I have spoken to the team -
— Jamaal Lascelles (@Lascelles16) June 5, 2017
And non of us can believe it, my thoughts are with his family at this time. RIP Cheicky ❤️
— Jamaal Lascelles (@Lascelles16) June 5, 2017
— Jamaal Lascelles (@Lascelles16) June 5, 2017
Devastating news of the death of Cheick Tiote. RIP. ⚫⚪
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) June 5, 2017
Words can't describe how saddened I am to hear the news about a good friend/team mate Cheick Tiote What a guy he was but taken far too soon pic.twitter.com/v5I17xPN1A
— James Tavernier (@James_Tavernier) June 5, 2017
We are devastated to have learnt of the tragic passing of former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tioté in China today. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/PCrIEUyugv
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 5, 2017
R.I.P Cheick Tiote ❤️ We will never forget this goal. pic.twitter.com/q30kffryXE
— Ebuka Akara (@ebuka_akara) June 5, 2017
Everyone will remember THAT goal.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 5, 2017
From 4-0 down to 4-4, courtesy of a spectacular Cheick Tiote volley.
Watch: https://t.co/sv7cX7yCAu pic.twitter.com/ElZdXlFiGU
Rest in peace, Cheick Tioté - our condolences are with the Ivorian Football family, his family and friends. #RIPTiote pic.twitter.com/LmQji08fTm
— The NFF (@thenff) June 5, 2017
The thoughts of all at Norwich City and the wider football family are with those close to Cheick Tiote following today's tragic news. #ncfc pic.twitter.com/4lAHoONwQj
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) June 5, 2017
Everyone at the club is saddened to learn of the tragic death of Cheick Tiote. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/OLcZtBscBu
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 5, 2017
Shocked & saddened to hear of the passing of Cheick Tioté, I pass on my condolences to his friends & family, way too young #ripcheickTiote
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) June 5, 2017
Rest in peace, Cheick Tioté - our condolences are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/F6FvoNkna1
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 5, 2017
Rest in peace, Cheick Tioté. The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his friends and family at this extremely difficult time. pic.twitter.com/vjg6nxRwQx
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 5, 2017
Terrible news, R.I.P. Tiote. Always enjoyed sitting next to you in the dressing room my friend.
— Siem de Jong (@siemdejong) June 5, 2017
I am speechless and so incredibly sad. Cheick Tioté was one of the nicest and toughest teammates I have ever had. Rest in peace brother.
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) June 5, 2017
RIP Cheick Tiote... #LetsChangeTheGame @Heart4MoreFdn pic.twitter.com/gwVt7su55u
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) June 5, 2017
Even more tragically am told Cheick Tioté's wife is expecting a baby this week #rip
— Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) June 5, 2017
Rafa Benitez reacts to terrible news of Cheick Tiote’s death on Monday - https://t.co/UvGNNoHP7v
— Newcastle United (@toonnews) June 5, 2017
Every time I stop crying, I see more tweets and start again. I can't deal with this.
— ⚪️ʂαɾα-ʝαყɳҽ⚫️ (@SJ_NUFC) June 5, 2017
I can't believe the news about Cheick. It's so sad. It was a pleasure to know you and play with you. Always put a smile on my face #RIP ❤ pic.twitter.com/cedUjzuQyC
— Danny Simpson (@dannysimpson) June 5, 2017
The picture that @CissePapiss had on the wall of his house. #nufc #ripcheicky pic.twitter.com/lioZ3Myx5e
— Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) June 5, 2017
Another young man taken way too soon... #RIP Cheik Tiote Our thoughts are with his family #RSCA #Sportingboy pic.twitter.com/CHgwteW0w4
— RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) June 5, 2017
I don't know what to say. Thank you for everything Cheick #Tiote
— Hello, I am Nicky (@ORANGEYPURPLE) June 5, 2017
Terrible news. We will miss you my dear friend. All my support to his family #RIPCheicky pic.twitter.com/yugErJi2cb
— Jesús Gámez (@JesusGamez02) June 5, 2017
I'm devastated and saddened by the death of my bro Cheick Tiote . May Allah grant you Jannah… https://t.co/RCrtvIgr4w
— Christian Atsu (@ChristianAtsu20) June 5, 2017
Everyone at Aston Villa Football Club is saddened at the sudden death of Cheick Tiote. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/s2yJ9DAzUQ
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) June 5, 2017
Rest in peace, Cheick Tioté. An incredible competitor taken far too soon. pic.twitter.com/tMkyzc4OlE
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) June 5, 2017
RIP Cheick Force à toute sa famille et ses proches !! Le bison
— Remy Cabella (@RemyCabella) June 5, 2017
So sad to hear the news about a good friend of mine. So early in his life. #RIPTIOTE pic.twitter.com/9COc1LDcEr
— olivier bernard (@seedorf77) June 5, 2017
Cheickyyyyy We will all miss you !still can't believe it NUFC family have Lost a BIG… https://t.co/4GtOQ4yfGR
— Mehdi Abeid (@reelM_abeid) June 5, 2017
RIP Cheick! Thoughts are with your family x
— Ciaran Clark (@C___Clark) June 5, 2017
Rip chieky-man... you absolute warrior
— Rob Elliot (@the_dilsh) June 5, 2017
Gutted to hear the news. A real nice guy. He helped me a lot as I was breaking into the first team so I can't thank him enough.
— Paul Dummett (@PaulDummett) June 5, 2017
RIP Cheicky pic.twitter.com/rdv1Qv84t3
Terrible news. We will miss you my dear friend. All my support to his family #RIPCheicky pic.twitter.com/yugErJi2cb
— Jesús Gámez (@JesusGamez02) June 5, 2017
I'm devastated and saddened by the death of my bro Cheick Tiote . May Allah grant you Jannah… https://t.co/RCrtvIgr4w
— Christian Atsu (@ChristianAtsu20) June 5, 2017
Goodbye Tioté, goodbye to a true professionalhttps://t.co/cyjlHRxWVq
— Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb) June 5, 2017
Can't believe it... RIP Cheick Tiote pic.twitter.com/qk8WMXj22K
— Isaac Hayden (@IsaacHayden65) June 5, 2017
Damn. Can't believe it. RIP Cheicky... Gone way to soon
— DeAndre Yedlin (@yedlinny) June 5, 2017
R.I.P #allahirahmak pic.twitter.com/Of4XAWjEhm
— Achraf Lazaar (@LazaarAchraf) June 5, 2017
I can't belive it. No words. I am broken. RIP Cheick
— Ayoze Perez (@AyozePG) June 5, 2017
Sin palabras, no puedo creerlo... descansa en paz amigo pic.twitter.com/aJzoBaP9YV
Amazing guy and teammate we will miss you and never forget you my friend! #RIPCheicky https://t.co/tUhvakdZlf
— Peter Lovenkrands (@lovenkrands11) June 5, 2017
Deeply sad to hear the news about Cheick.. One of my favourite teammates.. My thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/FvS6TdDctP
— Tim Krul (@TimKrul) June 5, 2017
R.I.P Brother May Allah give you Jannah
— Massadio Haidara (@MassadioHaidara) June 5, 2017
Such sad news about cheick tiote... he was genuinely one of the nicest/funniest guys I've ever met and will be sorely missed! Rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/nBcnFturAf
— Andros Townsend (@andros_townsend) June 5, 2017
Gutted to hear the awful news about my former teammate Cheik Tiote today. Thoughts with his friends and family.
— Stephen Harper (@steveharper37) June 5, 2017
Today we lost a great player and an amazing person. We've made memories i'll never forget❤️ My thoughts are with your family. RIP Cheick pic.twitter.com/IA9fT8Uawk
— Luuk de Jong (@LuukdeJong9) June 5, 2017
Classic Tiote. Never afraid of a challenge. pic.twitter.com/OFlQN8exqJ
— ㅤAdam (@SimplyMitro) June 5, 2017
Terrible news! Rest In Peace brother R.I.P Cheick pic.twitter.com/zqOOqR7FDd
— Georginio Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) June 5, 2017
Sad news! Cheick used to tell me how much he believed in me, had so much respect for him. Thoughts go out to his family. RIP "the beast". pic.twitter.com/sxMSNH9LaG
— Rolando Aarons (@RolandoAarons) June 5, 2017