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Jesús de Miguel (Spain), a forward for Spanish second-division side Tenerife, has died at the age of 30 after being transported to an intensive care unit following a collision with the opposing goalkeeper during a match.
The Tenerife club issued an official statement on the 4th (Korean time), saying, "We are devastated to announce the death of De Miguel. We express our deepest condolences to the family, relatives, and fans of the deceased."
Previously, on the 2nd, De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who had run out to near the halfway line to clear the ball during stoppage time in the second half at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium in Tenerife.
Owono jumped with his knees bent, and De Miguel was struck hard in the chest by his knee before collapsing on the spot. He subsequently received urgent treatment from the medical team and was transported to a hospital by ambulance. According to local reports, De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest inside the ambulance.
De Miguel, who sustained serious injuries to his chest and head, was transferred to the hospital's intensive care unit but ultimately succumbed to his deteriorating condition.
It is reported that Spanish police have launched an investigation into whether goalkeeper Owono, who collided with De Miguel while bending his knees, may be liable for negligent homicide. Owono received a red card at the time and eventually closed his social media (SNS) account after facing intense criticism following the match.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation issued a statement of condolence regarding De Miguel and postponed events such as the Copa del Rey (King's Cup). The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) also decided to hold a moment of silence before all European matches in his memory. World-renowned players, including Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), collectively left messages mourning De Miguel on social media.
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