By OLIVER TODD, DIGITAL HEAD OF SPORT

Published: 10:14, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 10:16, 22 October 2025

A Manchester City fan hailed for being a 'devoted dad' has died after he travelled to Benidorm to watch his team play against Spanish team Villarreal in the Champions League, the club has announced.

Guy Bradshaw, a father-of-one cleaning company owner from Wythenshawe, had travelled to Benidorm with friends before Tuesday night's game further north up the Spanish coast.

Manchester City announced the sad news in a statement on Wednesday, which read: 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Guy Bradshaw, a City supporter who tragically died in Spain before the Club's match against Villarreal last night.

'Everyone at the Club sends their condolences to his family, friends, and fellow fans during this difficult time. Once a Blue, Always a Blue.'

A friend who listed his name as Pete also posted on X: 'RIP to the biggest blue there ever was! Guy Bradshaw. Followed the club over land and sea all his life and through the lower divisions when we were...