MADRID (The Thursday Times) — Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30, a day after suffering head and chest injuries in a collision during a Spanish second-division match, the club said on Tuesday.
De Miguel was hurt in a heavy collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono on Monday. Owono was sent off for the challenge.
His condition was described as stable but serious on Monday. It worsened on Tuesday morning, and he died at 8am local time.
“Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” the club said. “There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can lessen this overwhelming sadness.”
The club said his family was grateful for the messages of support and asked for privacy.
