Relocation later
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According to club boss Joan Laporta, the team of FC Barcelona’s sudden death of the team doctor put into a state of shock. “This is a very painful message for FC Barcelona. The players, the staff, the coach, all are sad, ”said Laporta in a video message. Because of the death, the team of the team of coach Hansi Flick against Ca Osasuna was canceled on Saturday shortly before kick-off.
The 50 -year -old doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia died in the afternoon. “He was loved by everyone. He was a great doctor, ”said Laporta. The relocation of the game was the right decision. Both the opponent Osasuna as well as the referees and the league association showed great understanding. “We have to be strong at this moment of grief,” said Laporta.
Media reported that Barcelona’s President went to the team’s changing room shortly before the game started and the player and coaching staff brought the news. Osasuna’s goalkeeper Sergio Herrera had already warmed up on the lawn at the time of the official cancellation and was then asked to leave the place.
Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen: “We will miss you very much”
National goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen, who currently has to pause injured, was shocked by the doctor’s death. “I am at a loss for words. I send your family and friends all my strength and support. Quiet in peace. We will miss you very much and always carry you in our hearts, Carles, ”wrote Ter Stegen on the X. defender Ronald Araujo on the platform:“ I can’t believe it. Rest in peace, doc. “
Miñarro leaves his wife and two children. “Of course, his wife was hit hard. We want to be there for all of them, his wife, children and his mother, ”said President Laporta. The CA Osasuna team also reacted affected, the family of Miñarro expressed his condolences and expressed compassion for Barça and the fans of the club.
The league confirmed the relocation of the game at a later date. When that will be, initially remained open. FC Barcelona is again challenged on Tuesday, then the round of 16 round against Benfica Lisbon is due in the Champions League.