Tenerife striker dies after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

Spanish football is in mourning following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 30 from severe injuries sustained in a collision with Andorra's goalkeeper during a match between the two teams, in a tragic incident that has shocked the sporting community.

Spanish newspaper Sport reported that Tenerife announced the player's death at 8 a.m. on Tuesday after his condition worsened. The club expressed deep sorrow over the loss and affirmed its support for his family, loved ones, and fans.

In a heartfelt statement, the club said: "We are devastated by this pain, left speechless by the shock, and cannot believe this is real." The statement added that there were no words sufficient to comfort his family or ease the impact of this tragedy.

The player's family expressed gratitude for the messages of support and condolences received, and requested privacy during this difficult time.

The incident occurred during the Tenerife-Andorra match at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium, when De Miguel suffered a serious injury in stoppage time after colliding with the visiting team's goalkeeper, Jesus Owono.

The striker was running from midfield to launch a counterattack when the goalkeeper rushed out of his area to clear the ball, and his knee struck De Miguel's chest and face, causing the player to fall unconscious to the ground.

Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance, and medical staff provided emergency treatment on the pitch for several minutes before De Miguel was carried off on a stretcher to an ambulance and then transferred to the University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.

De Miguel suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest, requiring resuscitation efforts during his transfer to the hospital. His pulse was restored, but he remained unconscious and was admitted to intensive care in critical condition.

In the early hours of Tuesday, Tenerife announced a deterioration in the player's neurological condition before later confirming his death, ending all rescue efforts after the tragic accident.