Barcelona have confirmed that head coach Tito Vilanova has stepped down with immediate effect to continue his battle against cancer.
"The news I have is something that you never want to give.
"After evaluating Tito's routine tests, the treatment to follow will be incompatible with being the first-team coach.
"I want to ask for respect for the privacy of this process."
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"The news I have is something that you never want to give.
"After evaluating Tito's routine tests, the treatment to follow will be incompatible with being the first-team coach.
"I want to ask for respect for the privacy of this process."
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11827/8831918/la-liga-tito-vilanova-steps-down-as-barcelona-coach-due-to-ill-health