Manchester City players show their support for Pep Guardiola after his mother dies from coronavirus

City announced that Dolors Sala Carrio passed away at the age of 82 in Manresa, Barcelona

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Manchester City’s squad and chairman have led the tributes to Pep Guardiola’s mother, who died from coronavirus on Monday.

Manchester City announced that Dolors Sala Carrio passed away at the age of 82 in Manresa, Barcelona.

“Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends,” a club statement read.

City boss Guardiola, who is one of four siblings, last month donated one million euros (£918,000 at the time) to aid the fight against coronavirus in Spain, having returned to his home country during the ongoing Premier League shutdown.

After the news broke, goalkeeper Ederson wrote on Instagram: “Thoughts to Pep and his family that has a lot of strength at that moment. We are with you.”

England international Raheem Sterling said: “All my thoughts and my deepest condolences to Pep & his family.

“Tragic news and a sad reminder for us all to stay home and protect our people.”

And defender Benjamin Mendy added: “You always have treated me like a son and just like in a family we laugh together, we also cry together.”

Meanwhile, in a statement, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “Our prayers and heartfelt sympathies are with Pep and his family at this overwhelmingly sad time. He and they have the love and support of the entire City family.”

Messages of condolence poured in from City’s Premier League rivals on social media, as well as Guardiola’s former employers.

Barcelona, where he starred as a player before beginning his glittering managerial career, wrote: “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.”

Bayern Munich, where Guardiola won three Bundesliga titles in as many seasons, wrote: “Dearest Pep, everyone at FC Bayern is mourning with you and your family!”