Forensic Report Confirms Cause of Death for Tenerife Footballer Jesús de Miguel
A forensic examination has determined that Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel died from accidental chest trauma following an on-field collision.
According to a report from Khaosod Online, forensic experts have concluded that 30-year-old Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel died due to accidental chest trauma. The injury occurred during a Spanish second-division match against Andorra on November 2, when de Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. The impact, which involved a knee to the chest, caused the player to lose consciousness on the pitch. The match was abandoned with the score tied at 2-2, and despite immediate medical intervention, the club confirmed his passing on November 3. In a gesture of support, the club Almería has pledged to donate ticket proceeds from their previous match against Tenerife to the family of the late athlete. Local media outlets, including 'Canarias7' and 'El Día', have reported these preliminary findings. For residents and visitors, this tragic event highlights the inherent physical risks associated with professional contact sports. While the forensic cause of death has been identified as accidental, the broader implications for safety protocols in Spanish football leagues remain a subject of ongoing discussion within the sporting community.
