"Tenerife" player dies following on-pitch collision
Following the collision, Jesús de Miguel's heart stopped beating for a certain period of time.
"Tenerife" footballer dies following a collision during a match
Spain's "Tenerife" club forward Jesús de Miguel lost consciousness after colliding with the goalkeeper in a match against "Andorra" in the 12th round of Segunda (Spain's second division). Although the player was provided with prompt medical assistance, his heart stopped for a period of time.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce our player Jesús de Miguel Alameda passed away on Tuesday, November 3, at 8:00. Nothing can alleviate this immense grief. We share the sorrow of his family, loved ones, and the entire Tenerife fanbase community who mourn this terrible loss today," reads a statement on the official "Tenerife" website.
Following the collision, the player was immediately taken to the hospital. He had been unconscious in the hospital's intensive care unit since Monday, November 2. Earlier, it was reported that although he had not regained consciousness, he was breathing independently.
Jesús de Miguel had turned 30 on September 21.