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  "id": 18273718,
  "title": "An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/an-island-in-mourning-tenerife-processes-death-of-de-miguel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:46:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/an-island-in-mourning-tenerife-processes-death-of-de-miguel/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tenerife is in mourning following the death of footballer Jesus de Miguel, who passed away from injuries sustained in a collision during a match on Monday. The 30-year-old had quickly become a beloved figure for the Tenerife club, scoring 11 goals in his first season as the team was promoted to the second tier of Spanish football. A shrine has formed outside Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium, where fans and residents have gathered to lay flowers, light candles, and pay their respects. Tributes include bouquets, rosettes, prayer cards, and even children's drawings. Football fans Lisa and Lee, who visited the island for the match, described the sombre atmosphere inside the stadium, with many visibly tearful upon learning of the tragedy. For Carlos, a Tenerife Foundation player, De Miguel was a club legend who had helped the team recover from a difficult period. The Canary Islands' minister for education and sport, Poli Suarez, said Tenerife was in \"complete mourning,\" with the club described as \"broken\" and \"absolutely heartbroken.\" The government has pledged its support, and a further tribute is planned for Saturday at 18:00 GMT.",
  "summary": "As you arrive on the holiday island of Tenerife, there is a profound sense of grief, pain and disbelief at the death of footballer Jesus de Miguel. The Canary island is in mourning for the Tenerife striker, who died from injuries sustained in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a match on […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Soccer teams in Champions League pay tribute to De Miguel after his death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/soccer-teams-in-champions-league-pay-tribute-to-de-miguel-after-his",
        "published": "2026-11-03T21:46:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/an-island-in-mourning-tenerife-processes-death-of-de-miguel",
        "published": "2026-11-04T18:51:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/an-island-in-mourning-tenerife-processes-death-of-de-miguel-18169688",
        "published": "2026-11-04T19:27:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Jesús de Miguel: Cause of death revealed after collision with goalkeeper Owono",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/jesus-de-miguel-cause-of-death-revealed-after-collision-with",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:55:19.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}