Tenerife president promises psychological aid after Jesús de Miguel dies

Presidente Felipe Miñambres, president of CD Tenerife, a football club, broke his silence after the sudden death of Jesús de Miguel, describing the club as being in a period of weakness and sadness and announcing that professional psychological assistance would be provided to players, families and supporters.

He told media: "We are all in moments of weakness, of sadness, unable to believe what has happened, but we will get through the mourning and unite with everyone around this feeling." He added that this shared sentiment must make the club more united.

Miñambres said the club already has psychological assistance: "It is a sad day and we have to spend a week of mourning; we know that players and the wives of players will need psychological help, we already have it, it has been offered and we will continue to have it." He confirmed the support is already in place.

He stressed that professional help will be required as well as the backing of all supporters, who share the same feeling. The Tenerife director said the club will rely on both expert care and fan solidarity.

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Tributes and external support

The president announced a tribute will be organised and that Jesús de Miguel will always remain in the club’s heart, calling the incident an "incredible and huge tragedy." He said LaLiga has been approached, Granada has shown full support, and the federation will be asked to involve Badajoz and later Ceuta. He added that the club needs time to recover as it prepares for upcoming matches.

Gerard Piqué, president of Andorra, also issued a message following the death. His statement was referenced but not quoted in the media coverage.

CD Tenerife mourns, striker Jesus de Miguel dies after accident

Jesús de Miguel died suddenly after a match against Andorra. His death has left a gap in Tenerife and his family.