Spanish police investigate circumstances of Tenerife striker’s death after collision with Andorra goalkeeper
The Spanish police homicide unit in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has opened an investigation into the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who suffered cardiorespiratory arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division match. The case has been referred to the judicial authorities.
The Spanish police homicide unit in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has opened an investigation into the circumstances of the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who suffered cardiorespiratory arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division match. The case has been referred to the judicial authorities.
The collision occurred in the 98th minute, when Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono came out to clear a long ball and his knee struck De Miguel in the chest. The referee showed him a red card. Players from both teams called for medical staff, who treated the player for more than five minutes before taking him to hospital. Tenerife had announced that his condition had deteriorated and later confirmed his death.
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Andorra and other clubs, as well as the Spanish Football Federation and La Liga, offered their condolences to the player’s family, teammates and club. The Spanish federation also decided to postpone two Copa del Rey matches and a Copa de la Reina match scheduled for later on Tuesday, in mourning for him.