NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Spanish football has been thrown into mourning following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel after an incident during Monday’s match against FC Andorra.
The 30-year-old was challenging for a loose ball in midfield during the closing stages of the encounter when he collided with goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
Following the collision, De Miguel reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest, prompting an emergency response. The match was subsequently suspended due to the incident.
Confirming the heartbreaking news on Tuesday morning, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano announced the striker’s death in a post on X.
“Terrible news from Spain: Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel has sadly passed away,” Romano wrote.
“The striker could not overcome the serious consequences of the incident suffered during the match against FC Andorra.”
