Sport · Singapore Bureau
Tenerife mourns striker De Miguel after cardiac arrest during match
Thousands gathered at the Spanish island's stadium to pay their respects to Jesus de Miguel, who died at 30 following a collision on the pitch. His teammates, including captain Enric Gallego, struggled with emotion as they honoured the fallen player.
LSN Singapore ·
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE — Tenerife held a memorial service on Saturday to remember striker Jesus de Miguel, who died after suffering cardiac arrest during a match. The 30-year-old collapsed following a collision on the pitch, with the incident sending shockwaves through the club and wider Spanish football community.
Thousands of mourners descended on the stadium to pay their final respects, reflecting the deep impact De Miguel had made on supporters and those within the club. The gathering underscored the emotional toll of the tragedy on the tight-knit Tenerife community.
Club captain Enric Gallego led the tributes to his fallen teammate, visibly struggling to maintain composure as he addressed the crowd. The emotional scenes highlighted the bonds formed between players and the profound loss felt by those who worked alongside De Miguel on a daily basis.
The incident has reignited discussions around player safety and medical protocols in professional football, as clubs across the region grapple with the sudden loss of a young athlete in his prime.