Dolors Sala: Condolences Pour In As Pep Guardiola Loses Mum To Coronavirus

 

Condolers across the globe have extended thier sympathies to the family of Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, who lost his mother, Dolors Sala, to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Allnews reports that the 82-year-old Sala was diagnosed with coronavirus after showing symptoms in Barcelona, with the English Premier League (EPL) club announcing her tragic demise on Monday afternoon.

A club statement read: “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting coronavirus. She was 82-years-old.

“Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends.”

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The announcement comes with Spain one of the worst-hit countries of coronavirus in the world, with the latest numbers from the John Hopkins University recording 135,000 confirmed cases, second only to the United States, and more than 13,000 deaths that is the most worldwide outside of Italy, which has recorded nearly 16,000 deaths.

 See some reactions on social media below: 

 

Really sorry to hear that Pep Guardiola’s mother has passed away. Thoughts are with him and his family. So sad.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 6, 2020

All Olympiens extend our sincerest condolences to Pep Guardiola, his family, and all Cityzens during this difficult time of loss. ? pic.twitter.com/KzoZb0zjVt

— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_English) April 6, 2020

My thoughts n prayers are with you Pep Guardiola. RIP Grandma Sala ??. Corona na bastard ?‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/PKScYehYtp

— Adep@ul (@Adexzzzy) April 6, 2020

Deepest condolences to Pep Guardiola and his family at this difficult time. The best manager in the world. We shall overcome this pandemic and get back to the field soon pic.twitter.com/YGRUW8juIF

— Kimole Wambua (@Kimole_Jr) April 6, 2020

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dolors Sala Carrió, mother of Pep Guardiola.

Our thoughts go out to our former player and his family at this desperately sad and difficult time.

— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 6, 2020

FC Internazionale Milano and Antonio Conte send their deepest condolences to Pep Guardiola and his family at this incredibly difficult time.#FCIM

— Inter (@Inter_en) April 6, 2020

https://t.co/vN3impeJy4 #ACityUnitedEveryone at Manchester United is saddened to hear this terrible news. We send our heartfelt condolences to Pep and his family.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 6, 2020