File photo of Jesus De Miguel. (Image: X)
\n\nTenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died at the age of 30, a day after he was hurt in a heavy collision during a Spanish second-division match.
\n\nThe forward suffered a cardiac arrest after he was struck in the chest by FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in the closing moments of Monday's game at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He was treated on the pitch and rushed to hospital, but died at 8am local time on Tuesday, the club said. Spain's National Police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors will also be involved.
\n\nDe Miguel first went down on his knees, holding his body. A few seconds later, he fell onto his back and lay still.
\n\nThe referee showed Owono a straight red card. The goalkeeper had started walking off but turned back and joined other players who were waving desperately for medical staff. De Miguel was carried off on a stretcher, and the game was abandoned.
\n\nOn Tuesday morning, the club confirmed the news no one wanted to hear. “Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true,” the club said…
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