Former team-mates Cisse and Ba lead Tiote tributes

Demba Ba, Shay Given and Papiss Cisse were among the former team-mates to pay tribute to Cheick Tiote after the former Newcastle United player's sudden death.

Chinese club Beijing Enterprises confirmed the 30-year-old collapsed at the team's training ground on Monday and passed away after receiving treatment at hospital.

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