Goalkeeper dies in Turkey earthquake as Ronaldo, Bonucci donate to victims

Turkish goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following Monday's earthquake in his home country, his club Yeni Malatyaspor has confirmed.

More than 5,000 people have lost their lives in Turkey and Syria following the earthquake.

"Our goalkeeper, Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan, lost his life after being under the collapse of the earthquake. Rest in peace," the club said on Twitter.

"We will not forget you, beautiful person," it added.

Turkaslan, 28, played six times for Turkish second-division club Yeni Malatyaspor after joining in 2021.

Former Crystal Palace and Everton winger Yannick Bolasie, who currently plays for Turkish second tier side Caykur Rizespor, said on Twitter: "RIP brother Eyup Ahmet Turkaslan. One moment you can see someone in the dugout, the next moment they're gone."

Bolasie added: "My condolences to all his family and team-mates at Yeni Malatyaspor. Devastating to hear and wish we can all continue to help everyone in need."

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo and Leonardo Bonucci have donated signed shirts to be auctioned off for the Turkey earthquake appeal.

The football world has mobilised to try and help those affected by the earthquake.

Turkey international and Atalanta ace, Merih Demiral, has announced that football icons Ronaldo and Bonucci have donated signed shirts to be auctioned off.

All money raised with go towards the Turkey earthquake appeal.

Demiral played with 820-goal Ronaldo and Bonucci at Juventus.

He said on Twitter: "I just spoke with @Cristiano.

"He said that he was very sad about what happened in Turkey.

"We are auctioning Ronaldo's signed jersey in my collection.

"All proceeds from the auction will be used in the earthquake zone. @ahbap will be donated."

Demiral continued: "And now I talked to @bonucci_leo19.

"He expressed his sadness and said that Turkey stands by our people.

"He also said he donated a signed Juventus jersey."

The earthquake also saw ex-Chelsea player Christian Atsu be affected, coming away with injuries.

Atsu was found alive in the rubble of the Turkey earthquake after his voice was reportedly heard.

The 31-year-old Ghana ace is believed to have been on the ninth floor of an apartment block when two earthquakes rocked Turkey on early on Monday.

Atsu, who has three kids with wife Marie-Claire, plays for Hatayspor, who he joined last summer.

The earthquake hit hard in Kahramanmaras, where Hatayspor are based.