Soccer player dies following on-field collision in Spain
Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision in a match.
Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel passed away on Tuesday, November 3 at the age of 30 following a collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a match the day prior. He was playing for CD Tenerife against FC Andorra in Spain’s second division on November 2 when the incident occurred during stoppage time. According to Reuters, goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his designated area to clear a long pass, inadvertently striking De Miguel in the chest with his knee.
The striker collapsed on the field and suffered cardiac arrest; despite medical efforts to stabilize his condition, his neurological state deteriorated overnight, leading to his death early Tuesday morning. Owono was shown a straight red card and the game was halted with a 2-2 tie. Spanish police have initiated an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, though no charges have been filed yet.
CD Tenerife released a deeply sorrowful statement, expressing that there were no words sufficient to convey their profound grief. Spain’s soccer federation postponed several matches scheduled for Tuesday, while UEFA announced moments of silence before European matches this week.
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