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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Spanish Footballer Jesús de Miguel Dies Aged 30 After On-Pitch Collision

Caption: Spanish Footballer Jesús de Miguel Dies Aged 30 After On-Pitch Collision. The Spanish second-division striker succumbed to serious injuries sustained in a collision during the match against FC Andorra. In the closing minutes of the match at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, De Miguel was challenging for the ball when goalkeeper Jesús Owono struck him full force in the chest. De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch and was taken to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. The match was subsequently abandoned. Although the club initially described his condition in intensive care as stable, his neurological condition deteriorated dramatically on Tuesday morning. The club announced the tragic death of the 30-year-old in a statement on Instagram. ”There are no words of comfort, nothing that can ease this overwhelming sense of grief. Our thoughts are with his devastated family, loved ones and all Tenerife fans mourning this tragic outcome today". @cdtoficial on Instagram. Opponents FC Andorra also expressed their condolences. ”With heavy hearts and deep shock, we extend our sincere condolences to Jesús de Miguel's family, teammates and friends, as well as to CD Tenerife. Rest in peace". @fcandorra on Instagram. Jesús de Miguel made his debut with Leganés B in 2015 and went on to play for eight Spanish clubs before joining Tenerife in 2025. Clubs across Spanish football, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, are mourning his tragic death. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT

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