Shortly before kick-off
Barcelona game canceled due to death in the team
Shock news for FC Barcelona. Team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia passed away shortly before the game against CA Osasuna. The 27th round match was canceled at short notice at the request of the players.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen "The board and players of FC Barcelona would like to express their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and support them in this difficult time of mourning", the Catalans' X account stated.
Barca boss Joan Laporta broke the sad news to the team in the dressing room, according to reports in the Spanish media. The players then asked for the match to be called off.
At the time of the official cancellation, Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera was already warming up on the pitch at Camp Nou. The keeper was then asked to leave the pitch.
Doctor was only 40 years old
Carles Minarro Garcia was only 40 years old. He had been with FC Barcelona since 2017 and moved from the futsal section to coach Hansi Flick's team at the start of the current season. The doctor is said to have died on Saturday afternoon. Nothing is yet known about the circumstances.
Defender Ronald Araujo was one of the first players to react, writing on X: "Rest in peace, Doc. Much strength to family and friends. May God give them strength in this difficult time." Opponents Osasuna also expressed their "deepest condolences". It is not yet known when the game will be rescheduled.
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