On 2 November 2026, football, often described as the Beautiful Game, suffered a tragedy when it lost a player, Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a 30-year-old striker for CD Tenerife in the Spanish second division.
\n\nDuring a match against FC Andorra, De Miguel collided with opposing goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who rushed out to challenge for the ball. The goalkeeper's knee struck De Miguel in the chest. The player collapsed on the field and required immediate medical attention. The stadium medical personnel initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and he was subsequently transported to hospital. Despite resuscitation efforts, he died on 3 November.
\n\nThe incident is a tragic reminder that sudden cardiac arrest can occur even in young, apparently healthy and physically fit athletes.
\n\nSudden cardiac arrest on the football field is not unknown. One possible mechanism following a direct blow to the chest is commotio cordis, a potentially fatal disturbance of the heart's electrical rhythm caused by an impact at a particularly vulnerable moment in the cardiac cycle.
\n\nIt is important to distinguish this from other causes of cardiac arrest. Not every cardiac arrest following a chest injury is commotio cordis. An underlying cardiac abnormality or traumatic cardiac injury may also be responsible.
Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/sports
