I didn't blog about the passing of Dani Jarque over the weekend because it didn't seem like there was much to say. His death was sudden and tragic and awful. I am not an Espanyol fan but I was going to pick them to do surprisingly well in the upcoming season and Jarque was definitely a big reason why. But is morbid and not entirely comfortable to think about those things so I didn't write anything. But reading over the Spanish media today I was struck by the intensity of mourning throughout the world of Spanish football. The images and video clips serve as a reminder that in some countries football is more than just a game. Clubs and players are so woven into the fabric of a city or region they take on a life different from what professional sports are here in the United States. Especially when it comes to a Canterano like Jarque who spent 14 of the 26 years of his life at Espanyol, you really get the sense the community is shattered. Below are some links to foto and video galleries I found particularly touching.
AS pictures
17 videos, about a minute each, from AS
El Mundo slide show
Video of the funeral procession
Fans at the stadium from Marca. There are rumors the club will rename the new Cornella-Prat stadium in Jarque's honor.
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