By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 07:26 EDT, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 07:26 EDT, 22 October 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - A Manchester City fan died in Spain ahead of the club's Champions League match against Villarreal on Tuesday.
City confirmed the death of Guy Bradshaw in a post on social media, saying it was "deeply saddened."
"Everyone at the Club sends their condolences to his family, friends, and fellow fans during this difficult time," City said in a post on X.
The cause of death has not been confirmed. According to the Manchester Evening News, Bradshaw had traveled to Benidorm before the game and was found by a friend in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the apartment he was staying in.
It reported that the family of the 35-year-old Bradshaw had been informed there were no suspicious circumstances.
Tributes have been paid by fellow City supporters on social media and a GoFundMe page was set up to help pay for costs such as the repatriation of his body.
More than 17,000 pounds ($22,600) had been raised by Wednesday morning, with one anonymous donation of 8,500 pounds ($11,300).
"We are heartbroken to share the devastating news that Guy Bradshaw, our much-loved Son, Brother, Dad, friend, and true Wythenshawe legend, sadly passed away suddenly whilst in Benidorm," wrote page organizer Eddie Williamson. "Let´s come together for Guy, lets give him the send-off he deserves and to show his family just how many lives he touched."
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