Luis Enrique wearing the Spanish National jersey (photo Ansa)
ROME – Extremely grievous mourning for Luis Enrique, the former Roma coach announced it: "Our daughter Xana died this afternoon at the age of 9 after having fought against osteosarcoma for 5 intense months. We thank everyone for the message of affection received during these months and we appreciate the discretion and understanding ».
As Il Messaggero writes, the Asturian coach left the leadership of the Spanish national team last March, resigning permanently in June: "We also thank the staff of the hospitals of San Joan de Deu and Sant Pau for their dedication and care. I thank the doctors, nurses and all the volunteers. With a special mention to the Sant Joan de Deu palliative care team ».
In conclusion the harrowing message: "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. You will be the star that guides our family. Rest Xanita ».
Luis Enrique, a prestigious career both as a player and as a coach.
Luis Enrique has a prestigious career as both a player and a coach. In his career with the clubs he has won three Spanish championships, three Spanish Cups, two Spanish Super Cups, a Cup Winners' Cup and a UEFA Super Cup. With the Olympic selection he won an Olympics in 1992.
As a Barcelona coach he won two Spanish championships, three Spanish Cups, a Spanish Super Cup, a UEFA Champions League, a UEFA Super Cup and a FIFA club World Cup. In 2015 he was named IFFHS best coach of the year and FIFA World Coach of the Year.
Luis Enrique also coached in Italy in the 2010 – 2011 season. He was one of the first coaches of the American era of AS Roma. The Asturian coach was leading a team composed mainly of young people who failed to qualify for the European cups and who was eliminated from the Europa League in the preliminary rounds (sources Il Messaggero and Wikipedia).
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