Jesús de Miguel, CD Tenerife player, dies at 30
Jesús de Miguel, CD Tenerife striker, has died at the age of 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match, according to Foot Mercato. Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Marseille and Saint-Étienne have all offered their condolences.
Jesús de Miguel, CD Tenerife striker, has died at the age of 30 following a cardiac arrest suffered during a match, according to Foot Mercato. According to Voetbal International, the player died from the consequences of a collision that occurred after a foul by the opposing goalkeeper.
Tributes from clubs
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have offered their condolences to the player's family and loved ones, according to Foot Mercato. The Catalan club also expressed its emotion, as Mundo Deportivo headlines: "Condolencias del Barça por la muerte de Jesús de Miguel".
Olympique de Marseille and AS Saint-Étienne also paid tribute to the player, according to Onze Mondial. The French magazine speaks of "palpable emotion" following this death.
Emotion in Spain and beyond
The death of Jesús de Miguel has caused great emotion in Spain and other countries, reports Voetbal International. The Dutch media outlet stresses that many tributes are being paid to him. The death occurred on Tuesday, the same source states.
The exact circumstances of the accident have not been detailed by the sources. No further information has been released on any potential sporting or legal consequences.
