Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision
Soccer player Jesús de Miguel has died after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match on Monday, his club CD Tenerife has said.
Jesús de Miguel, a Spanish soccer player, passed away after suffering an on-pitch collision during a match on Monday. His club, CD Tenerife, announced his death on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the final moments of the game, when de Miguel collided with Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesús Owono. Owono was shown a red card and sent off for his part in the collision.
De Miguel was rushed to the hospital and was reported to be "stable" initially, but his condition deteriorated overnight. The club stated that his death was "non-natural," triggering an involuntary manslaughter investigation by Spain's National Police. Andorra also expressed their condolences to de Miguel's family and team. Tributes from various clubs and soccer organizations have poured in, with all Copa del Rey games suspended out of respect for the deceased.
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