Barcelona Soccer Game Postponed After Team Doctor’s Unexpected Passing

A highly anticipated soccer match in Spain between Barcelona FC and Osasuna was abruptly postponed following the sudden passing of Dr. Carles Miñarro Garcia, a member of Barcelona's medical staff. The heartbreaking news came just 15 minutes before the game was set to kick off at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium.

In an official statement, Barcelona expressed that it was "deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening," offering heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, though local media reported it was due to medical reasons.

Barcelona player Ronald Araújo shared his grief on social media, writing, "I can’t believe it. Rest in peace, Doc." The 50-year-old Miñarro Garcia had joined Barcelona’s first team last season, bringing years of experience from his prior role with the club’s futsal team.

Osasuna agreed to Barcelona’s request to postpone the match, a decision later confirmed by the Spanish soccer federation. Barcelona currently leads La Liga by a slim margin of one point over Atletico Madrid, and the game will be rescheduled at a later date.

Dr. Carles Miñarro Garcia’s untimely death casts a shadow over what was meant to be a thrilling soccer evening, reminding us all of life’s unpredictability and fragility.