Tenerife commit to support Jesús de Miguel's daughter until she turns eighteen

Tenerife confirmed on Saturday that it will financially support the one‑year‑old daughter of its late striker Jesús de Miguel until she reaches eighteen, promising she will never be alone.

The pledge was announced by Rayco García, the club’s majority shareholder, during a ceremony at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium. Family members, teammates and supporters assembled to bid farewell to the footballer in an emotionally charged gathering. Enric Gallego, captain of Tenerife, took part in the tribute, standing beside the bereaved family.

Antonio Manuel Porro Granados, the club’s executive director, will oversee the assistance programme and explore further ways to help the family. Jesús de Miguel, aged thirty, died after suffering a severe collision in added time of a Segunda División match against Andorra, when he contested a ball with goalkeeper Jesús Owono of FC Andorra. The impact left him on the pitch, and he was rushed to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, where he succumbed hours later.

The club’s commitment includes covering all expenses for Carla, his daughter, ensuring she never lacks anything and can look towards the island with a smile. Tenerife also vowed to preserve the memory of the striker so his daughter can grow up knowing her father’s story. Olé highlighted the club’s gesture in its coverage of the ceremony.