The football world was saddened by the shocking news of the passing of Tito Vilanova, the former coach of FC Barcelona. Vilanova, who had been battling parotid gland cancer since 2011, passed away on Friday in Barcelona at the age of 45. He had served as an assistant to Pep Guardiola before taking over as head coach of Barcelona.
Vilanova’s urgent hospitalization on Thursday evening was reported by various sources, including Africa Top Sports. He leaves behind two children, and his death has deeply affected the football community.
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