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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died following a serious injury sustained during a Spanish second division match.
The striker suffered head and chest injuries during a match against FC Andorra on Monday, following a violent collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for his tackle.
De Miguel's condition was described as "stable but serious" on Monday, but his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning, and the Spaniard died at 0700 GMT.
“Heartbroken, with a tight throat and unable to believe it is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” the club said in a statement.
“There are no words to console; nothing can alleviate this immense sadness. We stand in solidarity with his bereaved family, his loved ones and the entire city of Tenerife which is mourning this cruel loss today. »
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“There are no words”
Tenerife and Andorra were tied 2-2 seven minutes into injury time when the incident occurred.
Owono was running towards the center circle to clear a long ball when his knee appeared to collide with De Miguel's.
The striker remained motionless on the pitch as medical staff treated him before being taken by ambulance from Tenerife's Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez to hospital.
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Players from both teams were visibly upset by the incident, with several of De Miguel's teammates in tears.
The referee showed Owono a straight red card before abandoning the match.
Spanish media, including Marca, reported that De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated by paramedics while being transported to hospital.
Andorra, Tenerife's opponents on Monday, said: “Heartbroken and devastated, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jesus de Miguel, all his teammates, his friends and CD Tenerife. »
Former FC Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué, co-owner of Andorra, said: “I am sincerely sorry. Rest in peace, Jesus. »
De Miguel's former club Castellon said: “It's difficult to find the words when reality hits so unfairly. »
“We associate ourselves with all our affection with the pain of his family and loved ones, whom we surround with our thoughts in these terribly difficult times and to whom we offer our most sincere condolences. »
Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, said: “Today we all share the terrible pain of an irreparable loss.
“My deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, teammates and the entire club. »
The striker of Real Madrid and the French team, Kylian Mbappé, wrote on his social networks: “I am very sad, words fail me. »
The Spanish Football Federation announced, following the death of De Miguel, the postponement of the Spanish Cup matches scheduled for Tuesday.
Two first round matches of the men's Copa del Rey were due to be played, while Espanyol were due to face AS Celtas in the women's Copa del Reina competition.
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A lower division player with a keen eye for goal.
Madrid-born De Miguel began his career at Leganés in 2015 and went on to play for eight different clubs in Spain.
After spells at Lugo Fuenlabrada and Internacional Madrid, he returned to Fuenlabrada before spending time with Union Adarve, Navalcarnero and Unionistas.
He joined Castellon in 2023 and scored 16 goals, helping the club's promotion to the Spanish second division a year later.
The Spaniard joined Tenerife in 2025 on a three-year deal and has scored 11 goals in 29 appearances for the team.
De Miguel is survived by his daughter, Carla de Miguel Fernandez, born in 2025.
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We used AI to help translate this article, originally written in English. A BBC journalist checked the translation before publication. Learn more about how we use AI.
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