EPL: Luis Enrique announces heartbreaking news that his nine-year-old daughter has died from cancer
Sadness in the EPL as Luis Enrique announces heartbreaking news that his nine-year-old daughter has died from cancer The former Barcelona and Spain boss' daughter fought the illness for five months By James Whaling Sports Journalist Sport Enrique with his daughter after leading Barca to the Champions League Former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique has announced the heartbreaking news that his nine-year-old daughter has died from cancer. Enrique stepped down from his role as Spain manager earlier this year to focus on her illness. His daughter, Xana, fought osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, for five months. Enrique wrote on Twiter : "Our daughter Xana has died this afternoon at the age of 9, after struggling for five intense months with osteosarcoma. "We thank you for all the love received during these months and we appreciate the discretion and understanding. Enrique announced the heartbreaking news on his Twitter account