CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at the age of 30 after an on-pitch collision during Monday's match against FC Andorra. The incident came in stoppage time with the score at 2-2, and the match was abandoned.
The incident and treatment
Jesus Owono was the FC Andorra goalkeeper involved in the collision with De Miguel. De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after the collision, received treatment on the pitch and was then taken to hospital.
Tenerife statement
CD Tenerife said on Tuesday that his neurological condition had worsened and said De Miguel died at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The club said: "Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, we at CD Tenerife announce the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda."
Schedule changes and UEFA tribute
The Spanish Football Federation announced the postponement of Tuesday's Copa del Rey and Copa del Reina matches. All UEFA matches will be preceded with a moment of silence in memory of De Miguel.
Tributes from across football
The Spanish Football Federation said: "We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones, as well as to Club Deportivo Tenerife and all its fans, whom we accompany in these moments of great sorrow."
The Spanish Footballers’ Association said: "His loss leaves a huge void among those of us who shared his passion for football, his commitment to the football community, and his work in defense of the rights of fellow professionals."
A statement from Andorra read: "With broken hearts, we want to send our most sincere condolences to the family of Jesus de Miguel, to all his teammates, friends, and to CD Tenerife. Rest in peace."
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin said: "We are heartbroken by the death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda. We have searched for words and found only silence. In that silence, our hearts and thoughts are with his family, his team-mates, everyone at Tenerife, and all those who mourn this tragic loss."
Barcelona and Real Madrid were among the clubs that paid tribute after De Miguel's death. Barcelona wrote: "Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times." Real Madrid said: "Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his club, and all his loved ones."
