Spanish football has been plunged into mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, aged 30, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match against FC A
ndorra.
De Miguel collapsed in the closing stages of Monday’s second-tier encounter after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who had rushed out of his area to clear a long ball. The match was subsequently abandoned as medical personnel rushed to his aid before he was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Tenerife initially confirmed that the striker was in a stable condition, but his health later deteriorated before the club announced his death on Tuesday.
The tragic news has sparked an outpouring of condolences across the football world, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, LaLiga and UEFA among those expressing sympathy to his family, teammates and the Tenerife fraternity.
UEFA has also announced that matches across its competitions this week will be preceded by a moment of silence in his honour.
Meanwhile, Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, a routine judicial procedure following deaths classified as non-natural under Spanish law.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has pledged support to the club and the bereaved family, while discussions are underway over a possible postponement of Tenerife’s next fixture.
The football world continues to mourn the loss of the 30-year-old striker.
