Sport · Singapore Bureau
Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies after match collision
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died at age 30, one day after suffering cardiac arrest during a Spanish second-division match. The 30-year-old collapsed following a collision on the pitch.
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Jesus de Miguel, a striker for Tenerife, passed away on Tuesday following a cardiac event sustained during a match, the Spanish second-tier club confirmed. The incident occurred when de Miguel collided with another player during play, triggering a sudden cardiac arrest.
The footballer was immediately attended to by medical personnel on the pitch before being transported to hospital, where he remained under treatment. Despite medical intervention, de Miguel succumbed to his injuries less than 24 hours after the incident.
The 30-year-old's death has shocked the Spanish football community. Tenerife, competing in Spain's second division, expressed their condolences to de Miguel's family and loved ones.
Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, while rare, has occurred in professional football. Medical teams at Spanish football matches are equipped with defibrillators and trained personnel to respond to such emergencies, though outcomes can vary significantly depending on the severity of the cardiac event and speed of intervention.