Barcelona they expressed their condolences after the death of Joan Casals at the age of 90, commonly called “the grandfather of Barca”. Start with the president John Laportaa number of figures came out to share their grief at his death.
“Always at the side of Barça and active in the “Barcelonaism” from Guardiola de Bergueda, his small and beloved homeland, the Culers will never forget you Joan, the grandfather of Barca. My condolences to the family and friends” .
Always by the side of Barça and doing the Barçaism of Guardiola de Berguedà, their small and beloved homeland, the Culers will never forget John, the grandfather of Barça. My condolences to the family and friends. https://t.co/z2g5FOEBH4
— Joan Laporta Estruch🎗 (@JoanLaportaFCB) February 15, 2024
Marc Bartra, Alexia Putellas and Ansu Fati all posted on social media about Casals after the news.
#FCBarcelona today mourned the death of “El Avi del Barca” – “The grandfather of Barca”.
Joan Casals, 90, was an iconic figure around the club for many decades. DEP. pic.twitter.com/ReYDxXd57X
— Football Spain (@footballespana_) February 15, 2024
Iconic for his beard and vintage Barcelona shirt, the genesis of his fame comes from an old cartoon. As highlighted by Sport3Valenti Castanys originally drew a figure (which later resembled Casals), before a statue of “Barca's grandfather” was erected outside the original La Masia building.
Rest in peace Joan Casals. Today, Barça is in mourning. A beautiful person is an unconditional love. All my support to the family. Eternal Father of Barça. 🖤😔 https://t.co/rPESLLGOE5
— Marc Bartra (@MarcBartra) February 14, 2024
Casals started attending matches regularly in the eighties, and quickly became a cult hero among Blaugrana fans.
Ig story Fati. pic.twitter.com/3peq6AvmnH
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) February 15, 2024
