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Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision
Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died after an on-pitch collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second-division match. De Miguel suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and never regained consciousness. The match was abandoned, Spanish fixtures were postponed, and authorities are reviewing the incident, including possible disciplinary action and a reported judicial process.
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What matters
- The collision occurred in added time with the score 2-2, after which the match was abandoned.
- The Spanish federation postponed Tuesday’s cup fixtures, while clubs across Europe paid tribute to De Miguel.
Context & caveats
- The reported legal and disciplinary consequences remain subject to formal decisions.
Why this made the edition
A fully evidenced, exceptional and consequential football story: a professional player died after an on-pitch collision, prompting official tributes, postponed fixtures and a disciplinary review.
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