Breaking: Pep Guardiola’s mother dies from coronavirus

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola has lost his mother to coronavirus the club has announced.

82-year old Dolors Sala Carrio passed on in Manresa after contracting the virus that is currently sweeping the world.

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A statement from the club noted: “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus. 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.”