Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old forward for the Spanish football club Tenerife, has died following a collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a La Liga 2 match. The incident occurred during stoppage time on Monday, November 2, at the Tenerife stadium, according to reporting by LSM.
During a transition play in the center of the field, de Miguel chased a ball and collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. The goalkeeper, who plays for the Equatorial Guinea national team, was attempting to clear the ball when he launched himself at high speed, striking de Miguel in the upper body. Owono was immediately issued a red card for the challenge. Following the incident, the match, which was tied at the time, was not completed.
Awful news 🥺 Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono Rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/jaiFMZ1uHX
Player Suffers Cardiac Arrest on the Pitch After Impact
Medical personnel performed resuscitation efforts on the field before transporting the player to a hospital. Reports indicated that the impact caused the player to suffer a cardiac arrest and lose consciousness on the pitch.
Statement from Jesús Owono
Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono issued a public statement regarding the event through his club’s social media channels. In his message, the 25-year-old expressed his grief over the loss of de Miguel, stating that these are the “most difficult days” of his life. “I feel immense pain for the loss of Jesús,” Owono said, as quoted by Jauns.lv. He noted that he intends to face the consequences of the event with “the deepest respect” but is currently focused on the tragedy and the pain experienced by de Miguel’s family. “I know there will be many questions that need to be answered,” he added.
Impact on Spanish Football
The death of the 30-year-old forward has prompted widespread responses across Spanish football. The Spanish Football Federation, along with clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona, issued formal expressions of condolence. Out of respect for the tragedy, scheduled matches in the Copa del Rey were postponed, according to LSM. De Miguel had been with Tenerife for just over a year, having joined the club last year following a stint with Leganes’ second team; he had previously played for eight other Spanish clubs.
Officials Withhold Details on Match Aftermath and Disciplinary Rulings
Authorities and league officials have not yet provided further details on the procedural aftermath for the match or potential disciplinary rulings beyond the initial red card. It remains unclear how the league will address the abandoned match or if further investigations into the collision are forthcoming.
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