Salamanca mourns the death of Maria Caamanothe soccer warrior princess, who suffered Ewing sarcoma. The woman from Salamanca fought bravely until … last moment against the disease and was also recognized with the Castilla y León Award for Human and Social Values.
Upon hearing the sad news, the people of Salamanca and public institutions have not hesitated to Express your condolences through your social networks.
Carlos García Carbayo, mayor of Salamanca: «Very sad about the death of María, our Football Warrior Princess. An example of overcoming, perseverance and optimism in the face of adversity. A fighter with capital letters who always gave us a smile that is already engraved in our hearts. RIP»
Salamanca Chamber of Commerce: «From the Salamanca Chamber of Commerce we want to express our deepest condolences for the death of María Caamaño. His example of strength, generosity and struggle has left an indelible mark on our entire society. Today, Salamanca loses a great fighter, but her smile and her legacy will always remain among us. All our love for your family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Maria.”
Salamanca Provincial Council: «Today is a sad day for all of us. We say goodbye to María Caamaño, our little soccer warrior princess. She leaves us with a girl who knew how to teach us, even in the most difficult moments, the true meaning of strength, joy and the desire to live. His smile, always present, and his tireless fight have left an indelible mark on all of us.
Mary not only fought bravely, she also gave us a life lesson that will remain forever: value every moment, not give up and face adversity with light and hope. To his family, all our love, respect and support in this very difficult time. Your struggle has also been ours, and Mary’s example will continue to live on in every person whose heart she has touched. Nothing he has done has been in vain. Thanks to her, today we are a little more aware, more human and stronger. Rest in peace, Maria. @mariacmfutbolera»
Alberto Núñez Feijóo: «Today we say goodbye to María Caamaño, an example of courage and hope. I had the honor of knowing her and feeling her strength up close.His family reminds us of something essential: without research there is no life. May your legacy commit us to not stop moving forward. All my love to yours.«
Today we say goodbye to María Caamaño, an example of courage and hope. I had the honor of knowing her and feeling her strength up close.
His family reminds us of something essential: without research there is no life. May his legacy commit us to not stop moving forward.
All my love to yours. pic.twitter.com/PMzES3dzQ9
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo (@NunezFeijoo) April 16, 2026
Spanish soccer team: «Today the sky adds one more star. A very bright and very beautiful one. The one who accompanied us in our best moments, giving us her light. We will continue fighting, winning and smiling. By your example and your memory. Rest in peace, little one.
Salamanca Red Cross: «From the Red Cross in Salamanca we join in the pain over the death of María Caamaño, soccer princess. María was not only an example of tireless struggle, but she gave us all a lesson in life, optimism and solidarity. It was an honor to present him with our Solidarity Award; a recognition that makes even more sense for his important legacy of fighting childhood cancer and Ewing sarcoma. All our love and support to his family and friends in these difficult times. Rest in peace, Maria.
Alfonso Fernández Mañueco: «The sky now has the most beautiful smile. María, an example of self-improvement, courage and strength despite her young age, has left us and there are no words to express so much sadness. My support and love to his family, especially his parents and his sister, his friends and fans. We are at your side. #RIP»
The sky now has the most beautiful smile. María, an example of self-improvement, courage and strength despite her young age, has left us and there are no words to express so much sadness. My support and love to his family, especially his parents and sister, his friends and… pic.twitter.com/2vnGWLnRQu
— Alfonso F. Mañueco (@alferma1) April 16, 2026
María Guardiola Martín: «There are people who, even in the most difficult moments, choose to illuminate the path of those around them. María Caamaño was one of them. His smile, his attitude and his fortitude in the face of illness taught us more about life than words can express. Rest in peace, Maria. My deepest condolences and a huge hug to his family and friends. »
Marcos Iglesias: «María, the soccer girl, also offered her smile to all of us Mirobrigenses. Today he left us. We will always remember her for her bravery and fight. RIP.”
La Vellés City Council: «From the La Vellés City Council we deeply regret the death of María Caamaño, the soccer warrior princess. In these moments of pain, we want to convey our deepest condolences to your family, friends and loved ones, accompanying them with all our love and closeness. Rest in peace.”
Screenshot of the Instagram of the La Vélles City Council.
Avenida Perfumeries: «Goodbye, princess. You have been an EXAMPLE in struggle, in love, in passion, in sporting values. In Würzburg Silvia Domínguez we will miss you very much. RIP, Maria.«
Goodbye, princess
You have been an EXAMPLE in struggle, in love, in passion, in sporting values.
In Würzburg Silvia Domínguez we will miss you very muchRIP, Maria https://t.co/iHDyXtkRUY
— Perfumerías Avenida (@CBAvenida) April 16, 2026
Football Club Salamanca: «Today is a very sad day for everyone, an angel, a fighter, our warrior princess has gone. A big hug to all of María’s family in these very difficult moments, RIP. Always in our HEARTS.
Unionists: «Rest in peace, @mariacmfutbolera. Your tireless fight and your way of facing everything have been a life lesson for everyone. A hug full of love for your entire family. Thank you for teaching us so much, princess.”
UD Santa Marta: «María, our warrior soccer princess, taught us that soccer is much more than a sport: it is enthusiasm, it is fight and heart. He fought each game with admirable bravery, never giving up, turning his fight against Ewing’s Sarcoma into an example on and off the field.
His infinite strength, his smile and his love for this sport have been a reference for everyone. Salamanca football loses one of its greatest fighters, but her legacy will live on in each of us. We accompany her family, friends and all those who were lucky enough to know her, which fortunately there were many, in their pain. Rest in peace, champion. We will never stop smiling for you.
María, our warrior soccer princess, taught us that soccer is much more than a sport: it is enthusiasm, it is fight and heart. He fought each game with admirable bravery, never giving up, turning his fight against Ewing’s Sarcoma into an example inside and outside of… pic.twitter.com/4NRM8pyRyV
— UD Santa Marta (@UDSantaMarta) April 16, 2026
Real Salamanca Monterrey: «From Real Salamanca Monterrey, we regret the death of María Caamaño Muñez, and we send our deepest condolences to her family and friends. RIP»
From Real Salamanca Monterrey, we regret the death of María Caamaño Muñez, and we send our deepest condolences to her family and friends.
RIP pic.twitter.com/R7uyd0KhVn— Real Salamanca Monterrey CF (@RSMonterrey) April 16, 2026
Toro Lidia Foundation: «Deeply shocked by the death of María Caamaño, the »warrior soccer princess« who never lost her smile. @mariacmpfg has been an example for everyone to face adversity and give visibility to childhood cancer. María was very fond of bullfighting and a friend of the right-handed Gonzalo Caballero, who organized a celebration for the @sonrisadem4ria foundation, which dedicates its efforts to research into childhood cancer and helping the families of children who suffer from it. We want to send all the strength of the bull’s world to his family, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace, warrior.
Deeply shocked by the death of María Caamaño, the “warrior soccer princess” who never lost her smile.@mariacmpfg It has been an example for everyone to face adversity and give visibility to childhood cancer. María was very fond of… pic.twitter.com/PEKhkcA8NC
— Toro Lidia Foundation (@ftorodelidia) April 16, 2026
Alex Baena: «Thank you to life for having put you in my path. Don’t stop smiling because here we will continue fighting for you. Thank you @gonzalocaballeroo and @__luuciacm for these years of struggle, we are very proud of her as she is of us.”
Catholic University Students: «Today María left us, after several years fighting cancer. At 13 years old, he has been a great example of faith and strength. Thank you, Maria. We ask you for a prayer for his eternal rest and for the Lord to comfort his family.
Today María left us, after several years fighting cancer.
At 13 years old, he has been a great example of faith and strength.
Thank you, Maria.
We ask you for a prayer for his eternal rest and for the Lord to comfort his family. pic.twitter.com/cnEDW2ELC8
— Catholic University Students (@UniCatolicos_es) April 16, 2026
The Brotherhood of Solitude: «Today we received with deep regret the news of the death of María Caamaño Múñez, affectionately known by all as María futbolera. We want to remember María as an example of strength, fight and dedication in the face of illness, facing each moment with courage and leaving an indelible mark on all those who had the joy of knowing her. From our Brotherhood, we join in the pain of his family, especially his sister, a member of this corporation, conveying all our love, closeness and support in these difficult times. May the Lord welcome her in his glory and Our Lady of Solitude cover her with her mantle. Rest in peace.”
Alvaro Morata: «How many things you have taught us, María. Always fighting, always with difficulties, but always with that beautiful smile. Thanks to you I have learned a lot. Thank you, @gonzalocaballeroo, for putting yourself in my path. And to your wonderful parents and @__luuciacm, for the way they have faced everything with the same smile as you. Rest in peace, little one. one day we will see each other again.«
Isabel Díaz Ayuso: «We have lost the wonderful María, after six years trying to combat Ewing sarcoma. Always happy, strong and positive; making everyone around her happy. This is how we are going to remember her. Like a girl who knew how to find the joy of life.
We have lost the wonderful María, after six years trying to combat Ewing’s sarcoma.
Always happy, strong and positive; making everyone around her happy.
This is how we are going to remember her. Like a girl who knew how to find the joy of life. pic.twitter.com/4w8oFkgHZb
— Isabel Díaz Ayuso (@IdiazAyuso) April 16, 2026
Atlético de Madrid: «The entire red and white family joins in the pain of the loss of our young M4RÍA fan and we convey our deepest condolences to her family and friends. You will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace.”
The entire red and white family joins in the pain of the loss of our young M4RÍA fan and we convey our deepest condolences to her family and friends. You will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ily5j7DsC4
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) April 16, 2026