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Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda has died following cardiac arrest, a day after suffering a collision during a Spanish second-tier match against FC Andorra.
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Jesus de Miguel Alameda, a striker for Tenerife, passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest on Sunday, one day following an on-pitch incident during his club's match against FC Andorra.
The collision occurred when de Miguel clashed with Andorra's goalkeeper Jesus Owono during the Spanish Segunda División fixture. The player appeared to recover initially and continued participation in the match, but suffered the cardiac event the following day.
Tenerife confirmed the death of their 21-year-old player in a statement, expressing their condolences to his family and loved ones. The club did not release further details regarding the exact circumstances surrounding his cardiac arrest.
The incident has shocked the Spanish football community, with Segunda División clubs and football bodies issuing tributes to the young athlete. De Miguel had been part of Tenerife's squad in the second tier of Spanish professional football.