Spanish football club Barcelona on Tuesday announced the death of Manuel Manos Gonzapo, who has been a member of the club since 1932, at the age of 101.
Barcelona claimed that Gonzapo was ranked first on the club’s list of more than 140,000 voting members.
The Catalan club said in a statement: “We regret to announce the death of Manuel Manos Goncalpo, holder of the number 1 membership at Barcelona, at the age of 101.”
We regret to announce the death of Manuel Maños Gonzalbo, Member Number 1 of FC Barcelona, at the age of 101. He has been a member of the club since September 5, 1932. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 26, 2022
He added: “He has been a member of the club since September 5, 1932. Our condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.”
In his lifetime, Gonzapo has witnessed the brilliance of many great stars who have passed through Barcelona such as Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Romário, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi.
Source: agencies