Spanish soccer player Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match, the Spanish second-tier club said.

“Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” the club said.

“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness.”

The match against FC Andorra was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time after De Miguel collapsed following a collision with away goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had rushed out of his area to clear a long ball and struck the striker in the chest with his knee.

De Miguel lay motionless as players from both teams desperately signaled for medical assistance. Owono was shown a straight red card.

Medical staff treated the player on the pitch for more than five minutes before he was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) postponed all matches scheduled for Tuesday, including fixtures in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina.

The governing body also called off the…

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