Tributes have flooded in for Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in a violent on-field collision. The 30-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest during a Spanish second-tier match against Andorra on Monday after a clash with goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The incident forced the abandonment of the game, and although the club initially reported that de Miguel was stable, his condition deteriorated in the early hours of Tuesday, leading to his death at 8am.
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The football community has united in grief, with former teammate Raphinha sending a “message of strength” to the player’s family. Fans have gathered outside the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez to lay flowers and light candles beneath a portrait of the late striker. To honor his memory, the club has declared six days of official mourning, suspending all activities while players, staff, and officials prepare to attend his funeral.
A public farewell service is scheduled for Saturday at the stadium, which will be open to supporters. This tragic event underscores the severe risks associated with high-impact collisions in professional football, prompting an outpouring of support for de Miguel’s loved ones. As the club processes this loss, the focus remains on providing comfort to the family amidst a period of profound sorrow for the Tenerife fanbase.
Source: The Independent Sport
