Spanish players seek match postponements over Jesús de Miguel’s death.

Spanish footballers have urged all weekend matches to be postponed following the death of Tenerife player, Jesús de Miguel, expressing no suitable psychological or emotional conditions for games to proceed. The Spanish footballers' union, AFE, made the request on Thursday via X, stating that all players across divisions unanimously agreed to suspend fixtures in honor of the late footballer.

The union emphasized the deep sorrow of the players, asserting that the competition cannot be played in normal circumstances. Tenerife's game against Granada and Andorra's fixture against Mallorca have already been postponed, with several midweek cup matches also canceled following De Miguel's passing. However, Spanish clubs competing in European competitions played their matches that week, with a minute's silence observed in each game in his memory.

De Miguel, who joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025, has been the subject of numerous tributes from across Spanish football. Andorra goalkeeper Owono, sharing his personal grief on Wednesday, described the loss as devastating. Raphinha extended his Barcelona contract by two years, while Almería donated ticket revenues to De Miguel's family.

At Tenerife's Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, where De Miguel's match took place, mourners gathered to pay their respects through floral tributes and candles beneath a black-and-white image of the player. The family has expressed gratitude for the messages of sympathy but requested privacy during this difficult time, appealing for space to grieve in peace.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez attended De Miguel's funeral, underscoring the impact of the loss on the Spanish football community. The AFE is now calling on football authorities to respect the players' request and postpone all remaining weekend fixtures as a mark of respect.