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'A void that is impossible to fill' - tributes paid at De Miguel funeral

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Spanish football leaders and supporters gathered in Navahermosa to mourn the 30-year-old Tenerife forward following his fatal on-pitch collision earlier this week. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of grief across the sport, leading to minute silences across continental competitions. In the wake of the incident, player representatives are actively pushing for widespread match postponements due to the psychological toll on competitors. Following the incident, FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off during the abandoned match, described the aftermath as the most difficult period of his life.

Key points

  • The Spanish footballers' union formally requested the postponement of all matches this we…: The Spanish footballers' union formally requested the postponement of all matches this weekend due to player welfare concerns.
  • Upcoming fixtures for both Tenerife and FC Andorra have been called off alongside several…: Upcoming fixtures for both Tenerife and FC Andorra have been called off alongside several midweek cup ties.
  • Jesus de Miguel's family voiced gratitude for the international support while asking for…: Jesus de Miguel's family voiced gratitude for the international support while asking for privacy through his agent.

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Family thankful for support as De Miguel funeral held

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Jesus de Miguel's family said "the mark he has left on so many people" is something they will always remember as the footballer's funeral took place on Thursday.

The Tenerife forward, who was 30, died after suffering a serious injury during a Spanish second division match on Monday.

After colliding with the FC Andorra goalkeeper, De Miguel lay motionless on the pitch while being treated by medical staff and was taken to hospital, where the father-of-one died at 07:00 GMT on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper Jesus Owono was sent off for the challenge and the game was abandoned.

In the hours after the death was announced, mourners laid flowers and lit candles beneath a black and white image of De Miguel at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez - the stadium on the island of Tenerife, where Monday's game took place.

Tributes have been paid to De Miguel, who joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025, with a minute's silence being held at all games in European competitions this week.

His agent,…

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