MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A Manchester City fan died in Spain ahead of the club’s Champions League match against Villarreal on Tuesday.

“Everyone at the Club sends their condolences to his family, friends, and fellow fans during this difficult time,” City said in a post on X.

Tributes have been paid by fellow City supporters on social media and a GoFundMe page was set up to help pay for costs such as the repatriation of his body.

More than 17,000 pounds ($22,600) had been raised by Wednesday morning, with one anonymous donation of 8,500 pounds ($11,300).

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