Mourning for Jesús de Miguel halts Spanish football for 3 days, Copa del Rey
At the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Flores stadium, flowers are piling up as a tribute to Jesús de Miguel. The tragic death of the Tenerife striker has shaken the football world, generating countless gestures of solidarity and condolences. The report was written by Anna Cordovilla. The president of Andorra, Marc Escolà, in tears, said: “Now, more than ever, we have to be together.”
The Prosecutor's Office considers it difficult to open a criminal proceeding against Owóno for the death of Jesús de Miguel.
At 5 p.m., the Royal Spanish Football Federation extended the suspension of its competitions to three days following the death.
RFEF suspends Rey and Reina cups after Tenerife player dies
The Mapfre Copa del Rey and the Iberdrola Copa de la Reina will postpone their matches on Tuesday the 3rd, Wednesday the 4th and Thursday the 5th, dates scheduled for the first and third rounds of the tournament.
The RFEF expressed its sorrow for the irreparable loss, sending its deepest condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel and encouragement to the Tenerife side and its supporters.
Tenerife president promises psychological aid after Jesús de Miguel dies
It indicated that the new schedules for the postponed matches will be announced soon.