By Oyinlola Awonuga ( The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Style and Sports Desk)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s mother, Dolors Sala Carrio, has died aged 82 in Barcelona after contracting coronavirus.
Sala Carrio was diagnosed with coronavirus after showing symptoms in Barcelona.
“The Premier League club announcing her death on social media this afternoon posted:”
“Saddened to hear this terrible news.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to Pep and his family.”
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“Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends,” said Manchester City on social media.
Spain has recorded over 600 coronavirus deaths Monday. In March, 13,055 died from the virus infection.
Barcelona is in Catalonia, which is one of the areas in Spain with the most concentrated number of cases.
Spaniard Guardiola, 49, has been in charge of Manchester City since July 2016 after spells as manager of Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Guardiola has been active in contributing towards the fight against coronavirus, having donated one million euros (£918,000) towards a Barcelona-based charity.
The money will be used to purchase medical equipment and protective materials for staff involved in treating those admitted to hospital.
