Luis Enrique Mourns Nine Year Old Daughter’s Death
The death has been announced of Xana, Former Spain and Barcelona coach Luis Enrique's daughter. She was aged nine. Enrique has paid tribute to his daughter after she died from bone cancer.
Enrique showed his gratitude to the hospital staff for their care of Xana during her five-month illness. Enrique stepped down as coach of the Spanish national team after less than a year to be with his daughter.
“You will be the star that guides our family,” he said. We will miss you very much but we will remember you every day of our lives in the hope that in the future we will meet again.”
The sad news drew tributes from across Spain and the wider sporting world – including from the nation’s prime minister and tennis player Rafael Nadal.
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This is so tragic. I pray God gives Enrique the fortitude to bear this great loss and may Xana 's soul rest in peace.
A great loss indeed. Xana was a sweet little girl, I offer my sincerest condolences to Luis Enrique.
This is awful. Oh may her soul rest in peace. Luis man up dear, take heart.