World sorrow, the death of Jesús de Miguel unites European clubs
Spanish football is engulfed in immense sorrow. Jesús de Miguel, a thirty‑year‑old striker for CD Tenerife, died after a cardiorespiratory arrest that occurred during a match against Andorra FC. This tragic loss has sparked a wave of emotion that has crossed Spain’s borders.
International tributes
Tributes quickly multiplied after the death was confirmed. French clubs, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, in particular, have sent their condolences to the family, relatives and teammates of the player. Two rival institutions are now united in grief over this tragedy.
Kylian Mbappé paid tribute, stating: “Mucha tristeza, no hay palabras, descansa en paz”. Gerard Piqué, former Barça defender and owner of Andorra FC, also expressed his sorrow: “I am sorry, from the bottom of my soul. Rest in peace, Jesus”.
Barça and Real mourn CD Tenerife striker Jesús De Miguel
The tragedy on the pitch
Andorra FC’s goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, twenty‑five years old, found himself at the centre of a painful situation. His exit, knee forward, caused a violent collision with Jesús de Miguel. According to Cadena COPE, the goalkeeper was deeply affected, closely monitoring his opponent’s health condition and would have considered offering a personal apology to the player’s family.
No evidence allows attributing an intent to harm to Jesús Owono. The question of possible disciplinary or legal follow‑ups remains open and will have to be addressed by the competent authorities.
Today, club rivalries and sporting stakes take a back seat. From Real Madrid to FC Barcelona, and through many personalities of international football, messages of support converge on the same sentiment addressed to the family of Jesús de Miguel, his loved ones and the whole CD Tenerife. Football has just lost one of its own in tragic circumstances. The headline mentions PSG, OM, ASSE, RC Lens, FC Nantes and Stade Rennais.