Summary
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match on Monday. Spanish police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, and prosecutors will also be involved.
Key Facts
- De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest after the collision, and his club later said his neurological condition had worsened.
- The collision happened near midfield in added time as Owono challenged De Miguel for a long ball.
- Owono received a straight red card after the incident.
- Medical staff took De Miguel to a hospital, and the 2-2 match was abandoned.
- De Miguel made his professional debut with Leganés B in 2015 and joined Tenerife last year.
- The Spanish soccer federation postponed two Copa del Rey matches and one Copa de la Reina match scheduled for Tuesday.
- Clubs and soccer organizations in Spain and abroad offered condolences.
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