Tenerife (Spain): Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old forward with CD Tenerife, died on Tuesday following a serious collision during a match. He had been undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit after the incident.
The collision occurred in the closing stages of a second-division fixture between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra when the score stood at 2-2. De Miguel was chasing a long ball when Andorra goalkeeper Ovono came out of his penalty area to claim it. The goalkeeper’s knee struck the Tenerife forward in the chest, causing him to collapse unconscious on the pitch.
Medical staff attended to de Miguel for more than five minutes before he was rushed to hospital. Despite efforts to treat him, he later passed away.
CD Tenerife confirmed the death in an official statement. “We are in deep sorrow and can hardly believe this is true,” the club said. “On behalf of CD Tenerife, we share the tragic news of the passing of Jesús de Miguel Alameda. We have no words of comfort. There is nothing that can ease this profound grief. We stand with his family, his loved ones and everyone connected with Tenerife who are mourning this tragic loss today.”
FC Andorra also expressed their condolences to the player, his family and the club. Tributes from across the football community have followed the announcement of his death.
The incident has left the Spanish football world in mourning.
