Breaking: Barcelona vs. Osasuna Postponed Amid Shocking News

Barcelona’s first-team doctor, Carles Garcia, died before the scheduled match.

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Barcelona’s La Liga match against Osasuna on Saturday night has been postponed due to the death of the Catalan club’s first-team doctor, Carles Minarro Garcia.

The game was scheduled to commence at 20:00 GMT but was called off about 20 minutes before kickoff.

The club’s head doctor was fine and was preparing and getting ready for the match today; however, he passed away in the club hotel this afternoon.

Barcelona released a statement: “FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this evening,” the club said.

“For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed to a later date. The FC Barcelona board of directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”

Osasuna issued a statement on the topic, stating:

“Osasuna wishes to convey its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Carles Minarro Garcia and would like to send a warm hug to all the staff of FC Barcelona, as well as to its fans, at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”

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