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Football Coach dies from coronavirus at just 21 years old

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  • Francisco Garcia has died from coronavirus aged just 21
  • He suffered a serious underlying health condition as doctors also diagnosed him with leukaemia
  • The 21-year-old Garcia is believed to be the youngest coronavirus victim yet

Atlético Cotada Alta has announced the passing of their 21-year-old coach. Francisco Garcia, who managed the junior team of Malaga-based club was rushed to hospital after he suffered severe symptoms of coronavirus.

21-year-old Garcia is believed to be the youngest coronavirus victim yet. Image: Atletico Cotada Alta/Facebook

According to Spanish newspaper El Mundo, it was when he arrived doctors discovered he had a serious underlying health condition. Fransisco Garcia was suffering from Leukaemia. Doctors believe he would have survived the virus if he wasn’t suffering from blood cancer.

“From Atlético Cotada Alta we want to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and relatives of our coach Francisco Garcia who has left us, unfortunately, unfortunately, today,” his club wrote in an emotional farewell message.

According to El Mundo, the young coach fought for a few days before finally giving up the ghost.

According to The Mirror, he is one of the youngest victims of the deadly virus yet.

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