It has been sadly announced today that former Barcelona manager "Tito" Vilanova has lost his battle with cancer, passing away at the age of 45.
Tito took over from super coach Pep Guardiola at the end of the 2011-12 season, having been his assistant as Barcelona won the Champions League and La Liga twice in three seasons. However, halfway through the season, Tito was forced to take leave from his post while he underwent further treatment for his cancer. At the end of the 2012-13 season - a season which saw Barcelona win another Spanish league title - Tito announced his resignation to focus on his cancer treatment.
Tito continued the brilliant principles of his predecessor as Barcelona led by the talented Leo Messi continued to wow and dazzle the European and Spanish football world. The loss of such a brilliant football mind will be truly felt and it does feel like the end of an era particularly considering the way Barcelona have gone this season.
RIP Tito Vilanova
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