Tenerife Striker De Miguel Dies After On-Field Collision in Spain
CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who was seriously injured in a heavy on-field collision, has died. The Spanish club announced the death of the 30-year-old footballer on Tuesday. His condition had been described as 'stable but serious' on Monday after the injury, but his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning and he passed away at 07:00 GMT (08:00 local time).
The incident happened during a Spanish second-division match against FC Andorra. During the match, De Miguel was involved in a heavy collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. He suffered serious head and chest injuries in the collision. Owono was sent off for his challenge.
After the injury, De Miguel's condition was described on Monday as 'stable but serious'. However, his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning and he died.
In a statement, CD Tenerife said: '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.'
The club added in the statement: '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.'
The club statement also said De Miguel's family is grateful for each and every expression of support received, and requests, from the bottom of their hearts, the utmost respect for their privacy during these terrible times.
