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Spanish striker dies after on-pitch collision with goalkeeper

CD Tenerife striker, Jesus de Miguel Alameda, has died aged 30 following an on-pitch collision with a goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division match. Read More: https://punchng.com/spanish-striker-dies-after-on-pitch-collision-with-goalkeeper/

Spanish striker dies after on-pitch collision with goalkeeper

Spanish football club CD Tenerife announced the tragic death of their striker, Jesus de Miguel Alameda, following a collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a match against FC Andorra. The 30-year-old forward suffered the fatal injury in the closing stages of the match on Monday at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium. The incident, which occurred when De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, resulted in De Miguel collapsing unconscious, leading to immediate medical assistance.

Despite resuscitation efforts, De Miguel's neurological condition deteriorated, and he was later confirmed dead at the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. CD Tenerife expressed their grief, describing the loss as a tragedy that has left the club, his family, and supporters devastated.

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