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Tenerife announces death of player Jesús de Miguel following violent clash

CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has died after a deterioration in his health following an on-field incident.

Archive photo: Tenerife announces death of player Jesús de Miguel following violent clash
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Player Jesús de Miguel of CD Tenerife has died at the age of 30 after a serious incident during a match against FC Andorra in the Spanish second division. The player suffered a violent clash with Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, which led to a cardiac arrest, and was immediately transported to the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, where he was receiving treatment.

According to a statement from CD Tenerife, Jesús de Miguel's medical condition deteriorated during the night, and the team announced that further information would be released about his health status in the following hours. However, the situation became critical and resulted in his death.

The news of Jesús de Miguel's death has shocked Spanish football, leading to the suspension of all matches scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, by the Spanish Football Federation. Additionally, UEFA announced that there will be a minute of silence in memory of the player at all matches this week.

Archive photo: Tenerife announces death of player Jesús de Miguel following violent clash
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The National Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the player's death, seeking to determine all details related to the incident on the field. Authorities will closely monitor any information that arises from this case.

Reactions to Jesús de Miguel's death have been intense, with clubs and players expressing their condolences. FC Andorra, the team involved in the incident, stated that it was devastated by the tragedy.

This tragic event raises questions about player safety on the field and the measures available to ensure the protection of athletes during sporting competitions.