Sarrià

Sarrià is a district in Barcelona, Spain. Recent news mentions Sarrià in the context of the death of Ferran Martorell, the former president of the RCD Espanyol football club. Martorell, who passed away at 84, served as president of Espanyol in 1989 and was a director for 17 years, beginning in 1982. He is noted for having been in the presidential box at the Sarrià stadium. The news highlights the historical significance of Sarrià as the location of Espanyol's stadium during Martorell's time with the club. While the stadium is no longer located in Sarrià, the district remains relevant in the club's history and is brought to the forefront with the passing of a former president who held his position during the stadium's existence there.