Luis Enrique with his late daughter Xana in 2015
In a deeply moving tribute, Luis Enrique has shared heartfelt reflections on the loss of his daughter, Xana, who tragically passed away at the age of nine in 2019.
Less than a year after being appointed head coach of Spain, Enrique resigned from his position in June 2019, citing personal reasons.
Two months later, he revealed the devastating news of Xana’s passing, following a courageous five-month battle with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer.
Although years have passed, the former Barcelona manager has once again honored his daughter’s memory in an emotional tribute.
In the third episode of his documentary, ‘You Haven’t Got a Clue’, Enrique opened up about her death and the profound impact it continues to have on him.
He emphasised that cherishing her memory through special moments helps keep her presence alive, even in her absence.
“Can I consider myself fortunate or unfortunate? I consider myself fortunate, very fortunate. My daughter Xana came to live with us for nine wonderful years. We have a thousand memories of her, videos, incredible things,” he said.
He also revealed how he urged his mother to keep pictures of Xana around the house.
“My mother couldn’t keep photos of Xana. Until I came home and asked, ‘Why are there no photos of Xana, Mom?’ ‘I can’t, I can’t,’ she used to say. I told her, ‘Mum, you have to, she’s alive if we remember her,’” Enrique added.
Having already secured the 2024/25 Ligue 1 title, Enrique now hopes to lead Paris Saint-Germain to their first-ever Champions League trophy.
Watch the video below:
Luis Enrique: “My daughter came to live with us for 9 wonderful years. We have a thousand memories of her. My mum had no pictures up of her, I said “Mum you have to, she’s alive if we remember her.”
I’d like PSG to win the Champions League for this man.
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