Albert Benaiges, who had been working as the FC Barcelona’s youth academy manager since April until December 2nd, has been accused of sexual abuse. Benaiges also worked as a youth coach for Barça between 1991 and 2012.
According to an investigation from the Catalan newspaper Ara, around 60 witnesses reported the abuse that occurred over a period of 20 years.
The revelations have rocked the club, as Benaiges was previously seen as a beloved figure in Barcelona, credited for “discovering” Andrés Iniesta, with connections to the club’s most famous players, coaches, and club executives.