Tenerife Vows Full Financial Support for Daughter of Footballer Jesús de Miguel After Tragic Death

CD Tenerife Financial Support for Carla

CD Tenerife committed to providing full financial support for Carla, the one-year-old daughter of late forward Jesús de Miguel, until she reaches adulthood, Eurofotbal reported.

The 30-year-old player tragically died Tuesday following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Segunda División match. Tenerife confirmed that Jesús de Miguel Alameda died on Tuesday, November 3, at 8:00 AM. Club chief executive Antonio Manuel Porro Granados confirmed the wide-ranging aid package for the grieving family. Majority owner Rayco García drove the initiative, which received unanimous backing from the entire organization. The club also requested privacy for the family.

Club leadership, including chief executive Antonio Manuel Porro Granados, immediately confirmed extensive assistance for the affected family and young daughter Carla. Porro Granados confirmed the unwavering commitment, stating that they plan to stand by the little girl and ensure that the entire Tenerife family supports her, and want to be there for her at least until adulthood.

Alongside club assistance, an independent charity fundraiser initiated by former teammate Fran Sol was launched, to which 2024 European champion Álvaro Morata and reigning world champion Álex Baena also financial contributed.

Club chief executive Antonio Manuel Porro Granados confirmed the wide-ranging aid package for the grieving family. Majority owner Rayco García drove the initiative, which received unanimous backing from the entire organization.

Tragic Collision in Final Minutes

Andorra goalkeeper Owono rushed out to stop an impending counterattack, colliding knee-first into De Miguel’s chest. De Miguel byl hospitalizován v Univerzitní nemocnici Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, odkud přišla zpráva o jeho úmrtí.

De Miguel collapsed on the pitch after suffering cardiac arrest. Útočník byl ze stadionu odvezen na nosítkách do sanitky a následně převezen do nemocnice Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.

Medical Analysis of the Collapse

Sports physician Julio Ferreyra explained that De Miguel likely suffered from commotio cordis, a rare cardiac arrest caused by a blunt, non-penetrating impact directly over the left ventricle during a precise window of the heartbeat, as reported by CNN Prima NEWS. The condition accounts for roughly 5 to 6 percent of sudden cardiac deaths among athletes.

Ferreyra noted that the mechanical energy of the blow disrupts the heart’s electrical conduction system during a 10-to-30-millisecond window. Immediate defibrillation remains the only effective treatment for the resulting ventricular fibrillation. The physician concluded that it definitely was not an intent by the opponent to kill, as football is a contact sport and it was rather an unfortunate clumsiness.

Kluby a Hráči Vyjádřili Soustrast a Vyhlásili Sbírku

Manchester United sent an official condolence message to the Spanish club, while Burgos proposed donating all proceeds from their upcoming league match against Tenerife to the family, Eurofotbal reported. Vedle klubové pomoci odstartovala také samostatná dobročinná sbírka na popud bývalého spoluhráče Frana Sola, do které finančně přispěli i Álvaro Morata a Álex Baena.

Real Madrid president Florentin Pérez and Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente attended De Miguel’s funeral alongside Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán, Sport.cz reported.

Teammates carried the casket while local residents displayed a banner reading, Who leaves a mark never truly leaves. Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán stated, On this day we had to be here, by the side of Jesus’ family. Alongside the sorrow, the tragedy also sparked a wave of hateful attacks toward goalkeeper Jesús Owono.

Tenerife Vyhlásil Šestidenní Truchlení a Naplánoval Rozloučení

Tenerife declared a six-day period of mourning and suspended all men’s, women’s, and youth team activities through the end of the week, according to Sport.cz. The club scheduled a public farewell for supporters at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Tenerife plans a public farewell for De Miguel on Saturday from 7 PM at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which fans will also be able to attend.

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