Spanish football coach, Francisco Garcia dies from coronavirus

Spanish football coach, Francisco Garcia has died from the novel coronavirus.

Garcia, 21, who is the youth team coach of Malaga-based club Atletico Portada Alta is said to have been battling a form of Leukemia before contracting coronavirus.

He was more vulnerable to the flu-like virus due to a health condition he was suffering without knowing.

He tested positive to coronavirus after going to a hospital where it was discovered that he had the health condition.

A statement by club Atletico Portada Alta said, “We want to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and close friends of our coach Francisco Garcia who has left us, unfortunately. Now what do we do without you, Francis?

“How are we going to continue conquering … in the league? We don’t know how, but we will surely do it for you.

“We will not forget you, rest in peace, phenomenon. Until forever.”