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Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died after suffering a serious injury during a Spanish second division match. He was 30 years old.
The player suffered head and chest injuries during a match against FC Andorra, on Monday, after a strong collision with goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who was sent off for the play.
De Miguel's condition was described on Monday as "stable but serious", but his health worsened on Tuesday morning. The Spaniard died at 8 am local time.
"With a broken heart, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe that this is true, Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda," said the club, which competes in the second division of Spanish football, in a statement.
"There are no words of consolation; absolutely nothing can alleviate this overwhelming sadness. We stand with his family, his loved ones and everyone in Tenerife who mourns this cruel loss today."
'There are no words'
Tenerife and Andorra were tied at 2-2, seven minutes into stoppage time, when the incident occurred.
Owono ran toward the center circle to clear a long ball when his knee apparently hit De Miguel.
The attacker remained motionless on the pitch while receiving medical attention. He was then taken by ambulance from Tenerife's Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium to the hospital.
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Players from both teams were visibly shaken by what happened, and several of De Miguel's teammates cried.
The referee showed Owono a straight red card and then ended the match.
Spanish media outlets, including Marca, reported that De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest inside the ambulance and was revived by paramedics during the journey to the hospital.
Andorra, Tenerife's opponents on Monday, said: "Heartbroken and devastated, we want to send our deepest condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, all his teammates, friends and CD Tenerife."
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué, one of Andorra's owners, wrote: "I'm sorry, with all my heart. Rest in peace, Jesús."
De Miguel's former club Castellón said: "It's difficult to find words when reality hits us in such an unfair way.
"We join, with all our affection, in the mourning of his family and loved ones, whom we embrace at this terribly difficult time and to whom we send our deepest condolences."
Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, said: "Today, we all share the terrible pain of an irreparable loss.
"My deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, teammates and the entire club."
Real Madrid's French striker Kylian Mbappé wrote on social media: "So much sadness, there are no words."
The Spanish Football Federation announced, following De Miguel's death, that the Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Tuesday had been postponed.
A player from the lower divisions with an eye for goal
De Miguel, who was born in Madrid, began his career at Leganés in 2015, and played for seven other Spanish clubs.
After playing for Lugo, Fuenlabrada and Internacional de Madrid, he returned to Fuenlabrada. He then defended Union Adarve, Navalcarnero and Unionistas.
He arrived at Castellón in 2023 and scored 16 goals, helping the club gain access to the Spanish second division the following year.
The Spaniard signed a three-year contract with Tenerife in 2025 and has scored 11 goals in 29 appearances for the team.
Miguel leaves a daughter, Carla de Miguel Fernández, born in 2025.
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