Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision

LONDON, United Kingdom, Nov 3 – Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match. The forward suffered head and chest injuries during a match against FC Andorra on Monday in a heavy collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for his challenge. De Miguel’s condition was described as ‘stable but serious’ on Monday but his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Spaniard dying at 07:00 GMT (08:00 local time). “Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tener...

The forward suffered head and chest injuries during a match against FC Andorra on Monday in a heavy collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for his challenge.

De Miguel’s condition was described as ‘stable but serious’ on Monday but his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Spaniard dying at 07:00 GMT (08:00 local time).

“Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” a club statement said.

“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can lessen this overwhelming sadness. We stand with his grieving family, with his loved ones, with all of Tenerife who mourn this cruel loss today.”

Tenerife and Andorra were drawing 2-2 seven minutes into stoppage time when the incident occurred.

Source: Capital FM Sports