Manchester Metropolis are serving to the household of a fan who died in Benidorm after travelling to observe the Champions League fixture in opposition to Villarreal.
Man Bradshaw, 35, had flown to the favored Alicante city, 130 miles away from Estadio de la Cerámica, with pals earlier than Tuesday’s match, which .
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The daddy-of-one from Wythenshawe was discovered lifeless within the early hours of Tuesday. His household have informed the Manchester Night Information that he didn’t have journey insurance coverage on the last-minute journey and that employees are additionally serving to them.
Metropolis stated in an announcement: “We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Man Bradshaw, a Metropolis supporter who tragically died in Spain earlier than the membership’s match in opposition to Villarreal final evening. Everybody on the membership sends their condolences to his household, pals, and fellow followers throughout this troublesome time. As soon as a Blue, At all times a Blue.”
Villarreal added: “Our ideas are together with his household and pals, and all Manchester Metropolis followers. Relaxation in peace.”
Bradshaw was described as ‘a faithful dad to his lovely daughter Ava’ – Go Fund Me
A has been arrange in assist of the daddy of 1, which has raised greater than £17,000 already.
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It stated: “In loving reminiscence of Man Bradshaw. We’re heartbroken to share the devastating information that Man Bradshaw, our much-loved son, brother, dad, pal and true Wythenshawe legend, sadly handed away abruptly while in Benidorm.
“Man had travelled to Benidorm together with his shut pals to do what he cherished most – watch his beloved Manchester Metropolis and revel in a while surrounded by laughter, soccer, and friendship. Nobody might have imagined that this might finish in such tragedy.
“Man was the life and soul of each room – an enormous character with a good larger coronary heart. He was cherished by so many throughout Wythenshawe and past. His fast wit, heat smile, and type nature touched everybody who had the pleasure of realizing him.
“However above all, Man was a faithful dad. His lovely daughter Ava was his absolute world. He spoke about her with a lot delight and love, and their bond was one thing really particular.
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“This GoFundMe has been set as much as assist assist Man’s household throughout this extremely troublesome time – to help with bringing him residence, cowl funeral prices and to make sure Ava is supported within the days and weeks forward. Each donation, regardless of how small, will make an enormous distinction.
“Let’s come collectively for Man, lets give him the send-off he deserves and to indicate his household simply what number of lives he touched. Relaxation straightforward, Man. You’ll by no means be forgotten. Endlessly a Blue, perpetually in our hearts.”
Bradshaw’s father, Martin, was on his solution to the match to satisfy his son. “Lots of people have dangerous phrases for social media however the beautiful messages, beautiful photos, 1000’s of images I’ve seen are touching and offers me that consolation to manage whereas I’m right here,” he informed the Manchester Night Information.
“I’m additionally getting hands-on assist from the employees at Metropolis, who’ve been extraordinary. I don’t know what I might have finished with out them turning as much as assist us at such a troublesome time.”