Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30, hours after suffering serious injuries in a collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division match, his club announced on Tuesday.
De Miguel was rushed to hospital after colliding in the air with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday’s match.
The incident occurred in the 97th minute, with the score level at 2-2, forcing the match to be suspended.
The striker remained motionless on the pitch before being taken to hospital in Tenerife, where his condition was initially described as serious but stable.
Local media reported that he had suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest following the collision.
The hospital subsequently reported a deterioration in his neurological condition.
In a statement, Tenerife confirmed that De Miguel had died at 8am on Tuesday, November 3.
“There are no words of consolation, absolutely nothing that can ease this feeling of profound sadness,” the club said, expressing its condolences to the player’s family, relatives and supporters.
