A bright spot in the terrible tragedy that has hit southeastern Turkey and northern Syria.

Professional football player Christian Atsu, who was buried under the rubble by the strong earthquake, has been pulled out alive from under the debris. Mustafa Özat, manager of his employer Hatayspor, confirmed this to reliable Turkish media. “Christian Atsu was pulled from the rubble with injuries. Unfortunately, our sporting director Taner Savut is still under the rubble,” said Özat.