Mikel Arteta has opened up on his private discussions with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after news broke that the latter's mother had passed away this week. Spain has been one of the worst-affected countries in the world with thousands of people dying from the coronavirus. But the whole of football was in mourning with Guardiola on Monday when it was confirmed Guardiola's mother had passed away after contracting the coronavirus. City released a heartfelt statement, saying: “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting coronavirus. JUST IN: Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sends personal message to Guardiola

Source: Express April 09, 2020 17:40 UTC