sport news Marcos Alonso Pena, dad of former Chelsea star, dies aged 63 trends now Marcos Alonso Pena, dad of former Chelsea star, dies aged 63 following a 'long illness' - as former clubs Barcelona and Atletico Madrid pay tribute By Nathan Salt For Mailonline Published: 11:26 GMT, 9 February 2023 | Updated: 11:37 GMT, 9 February 2023 Viewcomments Ex-Barcelona star and dad to former Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso has died at the age of 63. News was confirmed early on Thursday in Spain with Marcos Alonso Pena passing away following a 'long illness'. Barcelona, where he played for five years, offered their 'deepest condolences' before president Joan Laporta called for a minute of silence during a press briefing. Barcelona tweeted: 'FC Barcelona would like to express its deepest condolences for the passing of former Barça player and father of a first-team player Marcos Alonso Peña. 'All of our strength to Marcos Alonso and his entire family. Rest in peace.' The Red & White family is mourning for the death of Marcos Alonso Peña.We would like to convey our most sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/CwWOwYnSPl — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 9, 2023 FC Barcelona would like to express its deepest condolences for the passing of former Barça player and father of a first-team player Marcos Alonso Peña. All of our strength to Marcos Alonso and his entire family. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/4dn1rMvVh7 — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 9, 2023 Atletico Madrid, where he spent three years as a player and one more as a manager, wrote in tribute: 'The Red & White family is mourning for the death of Marcos Alonso Peña. 'We would like to convey our most sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.' Rayo Vallecano, another of his former clubs, added: 'From Rayo Vallecano, we want to convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Marcos Alonso Pena. 'He was a former coach of the Club, who passed away at the age of 63.' MORE TO FOLLOW. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility