Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died after suffering cardiac arrest following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match. Spanish police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, and the match was abandoned.Key Facts
- The collision occurred during added time on Monday, Nov. 2, when Owono challenged De Miguel for a ball near midfield.
- Owono received a straight red card after the collision.
- De Miguel was taken to a hospital, where he later died, according to his club.
- Police said they opened an investigation on Tuesday, and prosecutors will also be involved.
- The match was tied 2-2 when officials abandoned it.
- Tenerife and Andorra, along with Spanish soccer organizations and clubs, expressed condolences.
- The Spanish soccer federation postponed two Copa del Rey matches and one Copa de la Reina match scheduled for Tuesday.
