Spanish Police Launch Investigation Into Death of Soccer Player After On-field Incident
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel went into cardiac arrest after colliding with an opposing player during a match against FC Andorra.
TL;DR
- Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old professional soccer player for CD Tenerife, has died.
- He suffered a fatal medical emergency after a collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, during a match.
- The incident happened during stoppage time in a second-division game at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium in Tenerife.
- Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into the player's death.
- De Miguel sustained serious injuries from the collision and died in the hospital.