Team Sky mourn González

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Team Sky mourn González

Txema González 1967-2010

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Team Sky carer Txema González died in a Seville hospital on Friday aged 43, the British team have announced.

Gonzalez died as a result of a bacterial infection which entered the bloodstream and caused septic shock.

Sky team principal Dave Brailsford said: "We are devastated to report that Txema tragically passed away on Friday evening in hospital in Seville. His close family were with him.

"Txema will be remembered as a warm-hearted colleague who was a joy to work with and was universally respected by our team and throughout the pro cycling scene. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."

A minute's silence will be held in memory of González before the start of Saturday's eighth stage of the Vuelta a Espana.

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