The death of the 9-year-old daughter of former Barcelona and Spain manager Luis Enrique has shocked the whole world of Spanish football.

Enrique himself announced the death of his daughter Xana at the age of 9, after a serious illness that affected his bones.

In a statement on Twitter, Luis Enrique shared with all the tragic news: " Our daughter Xana passed away this afternoon at the age of 9, after struggling for five months with intense osteosarcoma ."

Condolences have gone to families from all over the world of football, as well as virtual followers on social networks.