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The mother of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola died on Monday due to the novel coronavirus.

“The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus. She was 82-years-old,” Man City said on Twitter.

“Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends,” the English Premier League club added.

Separately, Real Madrid also offered their condolences to Guardiola’s family on social media.

“We are deeply saddened to learn the passing of

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