Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after serious field collision in second-division match
Reported by BBC Sport ·
Injury during match
De Miguel, a striker for Tenerife, was seriously injured in a collision during a Spanish second-division game. He was 30 years old.
Condition worsened Tuesday
His condition was reported as stable but serious on Monday. It deteriorated on Tuesday morning, and he died at 07:00 GMT, corresponding to 08:00 local time.
Tenerife mourns the loss
A statement expressed sorrow and offered support to De Miguel’s family and loved ones, as well as the people of Tenerife. It said there were no words that could ease the grief over the loss.
Key points
- Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died after a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match.
- His condition worsened on Tuesday morning after being described as stable but serious on Monday.
- He died at 07:00 GMT, or 08:00 local time.