Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies after cardiac arrest at 30
Tenerife news: striker Jesús de Miguel, 30, has died after suffering cardiac arrest following a heavy collision with the opposing goalkeeper. What we know.
Spanish football is in mourning after the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. The 30-year-old forward suffered a cardiac arrest following a heavy collision with the opposing team's goalkeeper and passed away.
The news has come as a deep shock to Tenerife supporters and the wider football community in Spain.
What we know so far
According to the information available, de Miguel was involved in a strong collision with the rival goalkeeper, after which he went into cardiac arrest. Sadly, the striker could not be saved. Further details about the circumstances of the incident and the medical response have not yet been made clear.
A heavy loss for Tenerife
CD Tenerife, based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and playing its home games at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium, is one of the best-known clubs in the Canary Islands. Losing a forward at just 30 years old is a devastating blow for his team-mates, the coaching staff and the island's football community.
Incidents like this once again highlight the importance of player safety in aerial duels and challenges involving goalkeepers, as well as the need for fast on-pitch medical care and defibrillators at every ground.
TimeGol will update this story as more news becomes available. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and team-mates of Jesús de Miguel.
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