Thomas Partey paid tribute to the late Christian Atsu after Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday.
While the Ghanaian international may steal the headlines for his goal that kickstarted the Gunners’ comeback, his ode to the ex-Newcastle United winger who passed away in Turkey is what the real talking point should be.
After Arsenal defeated Bournemouth in style, Thomas Partey paid ode to Christian Atsu with a gesture that deserves all the positive attention that it can get.
Thomas Partey pays tribute to Christian Atsu after Arsenal beat Bournemouth
Atsu’s death still remains one of the most upsetting moments in football in recent memory and one that the sport is trying to recover from.
As a result, it was only right that after Arsenal beat Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, Thomas Partey paid tribute to the great man with a shirt under his jersey that read, “Rest Well Christian Atsu”, as shared by CBS journalist Ben Jacobs.
Fair play to Thomas Partey
Time and again, football continues to prove that it is so much more than just a sport.
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Thomas Partey reminded millions of fans that tuned in to watch Arsenal come back in champions’ fashion against Bournemouth by paying tribute to the late, great Christian Atsu.
Unfortunately, things move on extremely fast in the beautiful game and players, managers and major figures that left us are no longer spoken about after the event passes.
However, the in-form midfielder ensured that this does not happen and reminded many that some things are indeed much bigger than football.
All that can be said is salute to Thomas Partey for paying tribute to Christian Atsu as apart from the brilliant comeback from Arsenal against Bournemouth, this contest has become all the more memorable for a different reason.
One hopes the Ghanaian’s family come across the images and beam at the fact that his legacy is still extremely highly regarded within the game.
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