FC Barcelona and the world of football are still shocked after the death of Carles Miñarro García, a member of the medical body of the first Barca team. The tragic news was known this Saturday, when he died at the concentration hotel, after eating with the team, and during the nap, while sleeping, in his room of the Meliá de Pedralbes hotel.
The 40 -year -old doctor was part of the team’s staff and had accompanied the squad in the concentration prior to the match against Osasuna, corresponding to Laliga Day. However, hours before the meeting, the club received the devastating news of his death, which led to the suspension of the game a few minutes before the start.
The president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, was the one who personally communicated the news to the locker room, generating a strong impact between players and coaching staff. The team captains requested the suspension of the match, a request that was immediately accepted by LaLiga and the rival team, Osasuna, whose president expressed his solidarity with the Barca club in this difficult time.
The fans present at the stadium was informed of the sad moment through the screen and the official voice of the stadium complemented the announcement of the doctor’s death.
FC Barcelona has received multiple support samples from other teams, such as Real Madrid, Osasuna, among others, who have sent solidarity messages on their social networks. In addition, former players and current players from Barcelona have expressed their sadness, remembering the doctor’s closeness with the squad.
The club has not yet announced if it will perform an official act in its memory, but it is expected that in the next few days a tribute will be carried out both in the training and in the next games of the team.
Not to believe it
Rest in peace doc.
A lot of strength for family and friends. God strengthens their hearts in this hard moment. https://t.co/bvndz41vtt– Ronald Araujo (@ronaldaraujo_4) March 8, 2025
Carles Miñarro, who joined the first team this season after passing through the football of the club, had worked at the institution since 2017 and had a wide career in sports medicine. His unexpected game leaves a vacuum in the Barcelona staff, where he was recognized for his professionalism and commitment to the recovery of the players.
Official statement: Death of Carles Miñarro, Doctor of FC Barcelona.
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The FC Barcelona family is going through a moment of mourning after this sudden loss, and Miñarro’s legacy will be in the memory of those who shared with him in the club. His death marks a sad moment in the recent history of the institution, which is now preparing to pay tribute to a professional who dedicated his life to sport.
Although official details have not yet been revealed about the cause of death, the news has generated a wave of condolences in the world of football. Players, LaLiga clubs and different sport figures have lamented the tragic loss, highlighting the work of Miñarro within the club and its human quality.