CD Tenerife confirmed the tragic death of striker Jesus de Miguel, who passed away at 8:00 AM Tuesday following a severe cardiorespiratory arrest during a La Liga 2 match against Andorra. The incident occurred late in added time when De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, causing him to collapse on the pitch. Medical staff provided immediate on-field treatment before rushing the 30-year-old to the Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz, where his condition rapidly deteriorated despite initial reports of stability.
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The club’s initial statement described De Miguel as “stable, despite the severity of his condition” while in the intensive care unit, but his neurological status worsened in the early hours of Tuesday. By the time of his passing, the medical team had exhausted all efforts to save his life. This sudden tragedy has cast a somber shadow over Spanish football, highlighting the rare but devastating risks associated with high-impact collisions in professional sports.
In a deeply emotional statement, CD Tenerife expressed their profound grief, noting there are “no words of comfort” for the “devastated family” and the wider footballing community. The club stood in solidarity with De Miguel’s loved ones, mourning the “cruel turn of events” that claimed the life of a key player in their squad. As the football world processes this loss, attention turns to the immediate impact on the team and the broader conversation regarding player safety protocols during match play.
Source: Yahoo Sports
