Dolors Sala, mother of Catalan football coach Pep Guardiola, has died this Monday from coronavirus at the age of 82, as the Manchester City club informed via social media.
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 .
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 6, 2020
"Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends," wrote Manchester City.
The internet has filled with messages of condolence and support for Guardiola and his family.
We at FC Barcelona are deeply saddened by the loss of Dolors Sala during this difficult time, and we would like to express our most heartfelt condolences, especially to Pep Guardiola, his family, and his friends. Rest in Peace https://t.co/dD5Sl18IyI
— FC Barcelona (from 🏠) (@FCBarcelona) April 6, 2020
Real Madrid C.F. is deeply saddened by the passing of Dolors Sala Carrió, the mother of Pep Guardiola. Our club wishes to convey its condolences to her family and loved ones.
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 6, 2020
Deepest condolences from everybody at Liverpool FC. Our thoughts are with Pep and his family at this time.
— Liverpool FC (at 🏠) (@LFC) April 6, 2020
Pep Guardiola became involved in the fight against coronavirus and in late March announced that he was donating 1 million euros to the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation, a foundation run by the Barcelona medical association, to purchase medical equipment and material to combat the virus.