Tragic Death of Jesús de Miguel After On-Field Collision Shocks UEFA
UEFA mourns the loss of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who died after a severe collision during a match.
Nyon, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : UEFA, the governing body of European football, expressed deep sorrow on November 3 following the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel, a forward for CD Tenerife. The 30-year-old athlete suffered fatal injuries during a match in the Spanish second division.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin conveyed heartfelt condolences, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jesús de Miguel Alameida. Words fail us; all we can feel is silence. Our thoughts are with his family, teammates, and everyone connected to CD Tenerife during this tragic loss.”
The incident occurred on Monday at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium during a match against FC Andorra. De Miguel collided with Andorra’s goalkeeper, Jesús Ovono, sustaining severe head and chest injuries. The collision happened in the dying moments of the game as De Miguel attempted to gain possession of the ball.
Immediately following the incident, medical personnel rushed to the field and worked for several minutes to stabilize him before transporting him to the hospital. Reports indicate that he experienced a cardiac arrest before arriving at the hospital. The medical team made every effort to revive him.
The match was subsequently abandoned, and Ovono received a red card for the incident. De Miguel was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where his condition was initially described as stable but serious. Sadly, his neurological status deteriorated early Tuesday morning, leading to his passing at 8 AM local time.
In honor of De Miguel, UEFA has announced a moment of silence will be observed in all matches this week to remember the fallen player.
