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Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision

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Spanish forward Jesus de Miguel Alameda passed away at 08:00 local time on Tuesday after suffering traumatic head and chest injuries during a league fixture. The fatal incident occurred on Monday following a heavy impact with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. Despite initial assessments labeling the striker's condition as stable but serious, his health quickly deteriorated the next morning. Tenerife confirmed his passing in a club statement expressing deep grief and solidarity with his family.

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  • Tenerife confirmed the tragic passing of forward Jesus de Miguel Alameda and offered prof…: Tenerife confirmed the tragic passing of forward Jesus de Miguel Alameda and offered profound condolences to his loved ones.
  • The fatal collision during Monday's match caused head and chest trauma that proved fatal…: The fatal collision during Monday's match caused head and chest trauma that proved fatal despite emergency medical care.
  • De Miguel's family expressed sincere gratitude for the public support while requesting pr…: De Miguel's family expressed sincere gratitude for the public support while requesting privacy following their sudden loss.

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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match.

The forward suffered head and chest injuries during a match against Andorra on Monday, in a heavy collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for his challenge.

De Miguel's condition was described as 'stable but serious' on Monday but his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Spaniard passing away at 07:00 GMT (08:00 local time).

"Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," a club statement said.

"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can lessen this overwhelming sadness. We stand with his grieving family, with his loved ones, with all of Tenerife who mourn this cruel loss today.

"The family of Jesus de Miguel is grateful for each and every expression of support received, and also requests, from the bottom of their hearts, the utmost respect for their privacy during these terrible times."

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