# Barcelona soccer game postponed after team doctor dies

## The doctor was just 50 years old

A soccer game in Spain involving the popular  FC was postponed after a member of the team's medical staff died, the club announced.

Just around 15 minutes before a Saturday home game against Osasuna at  was set to begin, fans were informed it would be postponed due to the death of doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia.

Barcelona said it was "deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening," in a statement. The club also extended "heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time."





Elementary-age children playing soccer.

Barcelona did not immediately provide any details on the cause of death, which local media reports said was due to medical reasons.

"I can’t believe it," Barcelona player Ronald Araújo wrote on X. "Rest in peace, Doc."





A flag bearing the logo of FC Barcelona is seen prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli. FC Barcelona won 3-1 over SSC Napoli. (Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Barcelona leads La Liga by one point over Atletico Madrid.

The Osasuna game will be rescheduled.

_The Associated Press contributed to this report._

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