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FC Barcelona Postpones Match Following Team Doctor's Death

The sudden passing of Carles Miñarro Garcia, aged 40, led to the cancellation of Saturday's game against Osasuna.

  • FC Barcelona announced the death of team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia on Saturday afternoon, with the cause of death not disclosed.
  • The scheduled La Liga match against CA Osasuna, set for 9:00 PM, was postponed shortly before kickoff.
  • Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, informed players and staff of the news in the locker room prior to the game.
  • Osasuna's players, some of whom were already warming up on the field, were instructed to leave as the game was officially called off.
  • Both FC Barcelona and La Liga expressed condolences to Miñarro Garcia's family, with a new date for the match to be announced soon.
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