Francisco Garcia, 21-year-old Spanish football coach dies after coronavirus diagnosis

A 21-year-old Spanish football coach has passed away after contracting coronavirus. Francisco Garcia h been suffering a form of leukemia as well, according to reports. He was youth team coach of Malaga-based club Atletico Porta Alta, joining list of thousands who succumbed to contagious outbreak.

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Spanish football coach dies: Franciso Garcia contracts coronavirus 

It is reported that Francisco Garcia h an unkwn pre-existing health condition. This led to him being more vulnerable to coronavirus. young coach was only informed of cancer when he went to hospital after developing coronavirus symptoms. According to Spanish newspaper Malaga Hoy, Garcia was vised to seek medical help after facing breathing problems.

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Spanish football coach dies: Franciso Garcia was diagsed with cancer

Francisco Garcia was informed of his volatile condition. He was told that he was suffering from both coronavirus and leukemia. Experts claim that coach would have survived h he t contracted coronavirus.

Spanish football coach dies: Franciso Garcia's club expresses remorse

His club was visibly disheartened and sdened by his untimely death. club, in an official statement, said, “We want to express our deepest condolences to family, friends and close friends of our coach Francisco Garcia who has left us, unfortunately. w what do we do without you, Francis? How are we going to continue conquering ... in league? We don't kw how, but we will surely do it for you.”

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Spanish football coach dies: Coronavirus outbreak les to suspension of sporting events

world has been reeling under lockdown after coronavirus outbreak. Europe has largely been affected by virus after China, place of emergence of contagious pandemic. This has forced all sporting events to be suspended for a temporary period.

LaLiga has postponed all fixtures for next two weeks. Similar actions have been taken by Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga and or leagues to avoid mass congregation. UEFA has also suspended Champions League and Europa League fixtures, while re have been reports of a decision to postpone Euro 2020 until next year.

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