Gerard Pique has led tributes to CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda, who has died aged 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match against FC Andorra.
De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest following a 97th-minute challenge. Owono had rushed out to intercept the ball when he accidentally struck the striker in the chest with his knee.
The incident brought the match to a halt as medical staff rushed to treat De Miguel on the pitch. Officials later abandoned the game as the forward received urgent medical attention.
Medics revived De Miguel in the ambulance before taking him to Nuestra Senora Candelaria University Hospital. However, he later died, leaving Spanish football in mourning.
Pique, Mbappe and football clubs pay tribute
Tributes have poured in from across the football world, with former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique among those expressing his grief.
Pique, who owns FC Andorra, shared a message on X following the tragedy.
“I am sorry with all my soul. Rest in peace, Jesus.”
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe and his Real Madrid team-mates held a minute’s silence before training on Wednesday to honour the late Tenerife striker.
Several major European clubs also paid their respects, including Liverpool and Manchester United.
Liverpool shared an emotional message on social media, saying:
“Such devastating news.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with Jesus’s family, friends and everyone at @CDTOficial at this tragic time.”
Manchester United also expressed their condolences to De Miguel’s loved ones and everyone connected with Tenerife.
“Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Jesus de Miguel Alameda and everyone connected with CD Tenerife 🖤.”
The tributes reflect the widespread sadness following De Miguel’s death, with clubs, players and supporters across the world united in mourning the Spanish forward.
