Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel dies in hospital after on-pitch collision
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died at age 30 following a collision during a match. The player passed away in the hospital after the on-field incident. In response, every professional soccer fixture across Spain will hold specific ceremonies as a collective tribute to the player. Lionel Messi reacted to the death stating, "There are no words." While the goalkeeper involved in the collision, Jesus Owono, has released a statement, a prosecutor indicated that criminal proceedings against Owono are very unlikely.
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- ✓ Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died at age 30 after an on-field collision.
- ✓ Jesus de Miguel died in the hospital.
- ✓ Every professional soccer fixture in Spain will feature ceremonies to tribute the player.
- ✓ Lionel Messi stated, "There are no words" regarding the death.
What changed
A prosecutor has stated that criminal proceedings against goalkeeper Jesus Owono are very unlikely.
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Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died at age 30 following a collision during a match. The player passed away in the hospital after the on-field incident. In response, every professional soccer fixture across Spain will hold specific ceremonies as a collective tribute to the player. Lionel Messi reacted to the death stating, "There are no words." While the goalkeeper involved in the collision, Jesus Owono, has released a statement, a prosecutor indicated that criminal proceedings against Owono are very unlikely.
Why it matters
The death of a professional athlete during active play often triggers reviews of safety protocols and player collisions. This event has prompted a rare show of total unity across Spanish professional football.
What is confirmed
- Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died at age 30 after an on-field collision.
- Jesus de Miguel died in the hospital.
- Every professional soccer fixture in Spain will feature ceremonies to tribute the player.
- Lionel Messi stated, "There are no words" regarding the death.
Still unconfirmed
- Criminal proceedings against goalkeeper Jesus Owono are very unlikely according to a prosecutor.
What to watch next
- Official results of the medical examination regarding the cause of death.
- Details of the specific ceremonies planned for professional fixtures across Spain.
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- ESPN — Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel dies aged 30 after on-field collision
- CNN — Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision
- Reuters — Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after collision in match
- The New York Times — Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel dies in hospital after on-pitch collision - The Athletic
- USA Today — Messi reacts after tragic death of Tenerife player: 'There are no words'
- www.unilad.com — Goalkeeper involved in collision with soccer player Jesús de Miguel who died releases statement
- www.mirror.co.uk — Jesus de Miguel's heartbroken family issue emotional first statement on footballer's death
- uk.sports.yahoo.com — 'Always in our memory' - Spanish football unites for emotional tribute to late Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel
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