Jesús de Miguel dies from cardiac arrest after goalkeeper collision
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died from cardiac arrest after being struck by goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel was 30. Jesús de Miguel was challenging for the ball near midfield when Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono struck him in the chest while rushing from his area.
De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest. De Miguel was taken to hospital but died.
The match, level at 2-2, was abandoned at the time. Owono received a red card for the incident.
Spanish police opened an investigation, routine under law for deaths from non-natural causes. The chief prosecutor said criminal proceedings were unlikely, as the collision occurred during normal play.
- 30 years old
- Player age
- 2-2 when abandoned
- Match score
- Cardiac arrest from chest strike
- Cause of death
Why it mattersThis is a rare tragedy in professional football highlighting unexpected health risks even during normal play.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect. The incident highlights player safety risks inherent in competitive football.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·abc.net.au
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