Coronavirus: Lorenzo Sanz dies at 76 | NigerianMonitor

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz has died at the age of 76, just days after being hospitalised with coronavirus-like symptoms.

Fernando Sanz, Lorenzo’s son, said on Wednesday that he had been admitted to hospital after a period of ill health, but has now confirmed that he sadly passed away on Saturday.

“My father has just died. He did not deserve this ending and in this way,” Fernando Sanz wrote on Twitter. “One of the kindest, bravest, and hardworking people I’ve ever seen is leaving. 

“His family and Real Madrid were his passion. My mother and my brothers have enjoyed all their moments with pride.”

A Real statement said: “Real Madrid CF, its president and the board of directors regret with great consternation the death of Lorenzo Sanz, who was president of Real Madrid from 1995 to 2000.
 
“They also want to express their deepest condolences and all their affection and affection for his wife. Mari Luz, her children, Lorenzo, Francisco, Fernando, Maria Luz (Malula) and Diana, and their family and friends. Condolences that also extend to all Real Madrid.
 
“During the Lorenzo Sanz presidency, Real Madrid continued to enhance its history and legend.

“Today, Real Madrid is mourning the loss of a president who dedicated a large part of his life to his great passion: Real Madrid.
 
“Given the current circumstances, Real Madrid will pay him the recognition he deserves as soon as possible.”

La Liga also paid tribute to Sanz, with a statement saying: “The thoughts of everybody La Liga go out to our colleague Fernando Sanz and his family following the death of Lorenzo Sanz, who many of us have worked with and shared friendship.

“La Liga expresses its sincerest condolences for the loss, particular towards Real Madrid, where Sanz spent many years as president.”

Sanz was in charge of Real Madrid for five years from 1995 until 2000, having spent the previous decade as a director.