Spanish football in mourning as Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision

 

Jesus de Miguel

Spanish football has recorded another tragedy after Tenerife striker, Jesus de Miguel, passed away.

De Miguel challenged for a loose ball in midfield during the closing stages of Monday’s game against Andorra.

The 30-year-old collided with goalkeeper Jesus Owono and suffered a cardiac arrest.

The game was eventually suspended after the incident.

On Tuesday morning, football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Terrible news from Spain: Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel has sadly passed away.

“The striker could not overcome the serious consequences of the incident suffered during the match against FC Andorra.”