Man City fan and ‘devoted dad’ dies after traveling to Benidorm to watch them in the Champions League

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

Guy Bradshaw, 35, a father-of-one cleaning company owner from Wythenshawe, had traveled 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 younger.

‘Absolutely gutted for his family and especially his young daughter. Rest in peace mate.’

Guy Bradshaw had traveled to Benidorm with friends to watch Man City on Tuesday night

A fundraiser in memory of Bradshaw has since been set up by loved ones, with over £6,000 already raised towards a target of £15,000 at the time of writing.

A description on the GoFundMe page, organized by Eddie Williamson, read: ‘In Loving Memory of Guy Bradshaw. We are heartbroken to share the devastating news that Guy Bradshaw, our much-loved Son, Brother, Dad, friend, and true Wythenshawe legend, sadly passed away suddenly while in Benidorm.

‘Guy had traveled to Benidorm with his close friends to do what he loved most — watch his beloved Manchester City and enjoy some time surrounded by laughter, football, and friendship. No one could have imagined that this would end in such a tragedy.

‘Guy was the life and soul of every room — a big character with an even bigger heart. He was loved by so many across Wythenshawe and beyond. His quick wit, warm smile, and kind nature touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

But above all, Guy was a devoted father. His beautiful daughter Ava was his absolute world. He spoke about her with so much pride and love, and their bond was something truly special.

This GoFundMe has been set up to help support Guy’s family during this incredibly difficult time — to assist with bringing him home, cover funeral costs, and to ensure Ava is supported in the days and weeks ahead. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a huge difference.

Let’s come together for Guy, let’s give him the send-off he deserves and to show his family just how many lives he touched. Rest easy, Guy. You’ll never be forgotten. Forever a Blue, forever in our hearts.’

More to follow.