
Barca said in a statement: "The club expresses their deepest
condolences over the passing of Tito Vilanova, who died today in
Barcelona at the age of 45."
Vilanova, a former midfielder who spent his playing career largely in
the Spanish second division, was diagnosed with cancer of the salivary
gland more than two years ago and was forced to step down as Barca boss
last July.
He was Pep Guardiola's assistant during a glorious four-year...