The mother of Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola’s has died after contracting coronavirus.
This was confirmed by the Premier League champions on Monday.
“The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting coronavirus. She was 82 years old,” City wrote on Twitter.
“Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends,” the statement on Twitter read.
Guardiola has been at the forefront in the fight against the spread of the virus in his native Spain.
He donated €1m in March to aid the fight against coronavirus in his homeland.
He also issued a video as part of the club’s Cityzens At Home initiative urging fans to stay at home and to follow the advice of scientists, doctors and nurses.
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