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Family and teammates mourn Tenerife striker De Miguel at funeral

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The funeral at San Miguel Arcangel church brought together international and domestic soccer leaders, including Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, and Royal Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Louzan. De Miguel passed away in intensive care following an on-field clash with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday's fixture. The Spanish police have opened a routine investigation into the fatal incident, while Owono described the aftermath as the most difficult days of his life. Tenerife's majority shareholder has also invited fans to gather at the team's stadium this Saturday for a memorial tribute.

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  • Prominent Spanish football executives and coaches joined family members to honor the dece…: Prominent Spanish football executives and coaches joined family members to honor the deceased striker.
  • Rival club Las Palmas will wear Tenerife's traditional colors in solidarity during their…: Rival club Las Palmas will wear Tenerife's traditional colors in solidarity during their upcoming match against Eldense.
  • Supporters have been invited to Tenerife's home stadium on Saturday to participate in a f…: Supporters have been invited to Tenerife's home stadium on Saturday to participate in a final tribute.

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TOLEDO, Spain, Nov 5 : Family, friends and teammates gathered in the village of Navahermosa on Thursday for the funeral of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following an on-field collision.

De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday's match and was taken to intensive care. Tenerife confirmed De Miguel's death on Tuesday morning.

The Tenerife squad, club staff and majority shareholder Rayco Garcia attended the funeral, along with Royal Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Louzan, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez and Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin.

De Miguel's coffin was carried out of San Miguel Arcangel church in a procession to the cemetery.

De Miguel's family thanked well-wishers for their support in a statement read by his agent Manuel Hernandez before the funeral.

"Feeling so much affection for Jesus and seeing the impact he had on so many people is something we will always carry with us," the family said in the statement read by Hernandez.

"Jesus leaves a void that is impossible to fill, but also cherished…

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