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Espanyol sporting director Fran Garagarza has suffered a heart attack and is in serious but stable condition in the hospital, just days after the tragic death of Mladen Žižović.
The football community has been struck by another shocking health emergency. After the tragic passing of Mladen Žižović following a heart attack on the football field, worrying news has now emerged from Spain.
Fran Garagarza, the sporting director of Espanyol, suffered a heart attack on Tuesday morning. The 56-year-old recognized the symptoms himself and immediately called for medical help, which allowed for a rapid response and urgent hospitalization.
According to current hospital reports, Garagarza is in serious but stable condition. He is conscious, and doctors are focused on stabilizing and monitoring his recovery.
Garagarza has played a significant role in Spanish and European football management. Before joining Espanyol, he served as a consultant at Wolverhampton in England and was previously the long-time sporting director at Eibar, where he earned recognition for his recruitment work and club-building strategy.
The football world is now hoping for a full recovery.
More updates are expected in the coming days as doctors continue to evaluate his condition.