Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision
Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team’s goalkeeper in a second-division match
BARCELONA, Spain --
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Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team's goalkeeper in a second-division match.
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Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died after he suffered cardiac arrest from the on-field collision, his club said Tuesday.
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De Miguel was challenging for the ball near midfield on Monday when he was struck in the chest by the onrushing Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during added time.
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Owono was shown a straight red card for the incident.
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The country’s National Police said Tuesday that an investigation was opened and prosecutors will also be involved.
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De Miguel was taken to a hospital and the match, tied 2-2, was abandoned after the incident.
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The club located on Spain's Canary Islands said it was “heartbroken.”
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The heavy collision happened when Owono rushed out of his area all the way to midfield to challenge for a long ball that De Miguel was trying to reach.
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De Miguel initially curled on his knees, clutching his torso for a few seconds, before he fell over onto his back, with his arms falling to his sides.
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Owono was walking off the field after being shown the red card but turned around and joined the other players rushing to check on De Miguel.
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De Miguel, a Madrid native, made his professional debut in 2015 with Leganés B and has since played for a number of lower-divisions clubs in Spain.
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He joined Tenerife last year.
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“There are no words of comfort,” the club statement read.
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“There is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this profound sense of sorrow.
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We stand with his devastated family, his loved ones, and the entire Tenerife community.”
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Andorra, which is owned by former Barcelona star Gerard Pique, also offered its condolences, along with other clubs, the Spanish soccer federation and La Liga.
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“We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, to all his colleagues and friends, and to CD Tenerife.
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May he rest in peace,” Andorra said in a statement.
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The players of Real Madrid held a minute of silence for De Miguel during training, while fellow topflight club Espanyol postponed the presentation of its new coach.
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Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé said on social media: “So much sadness.
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English clubs Manchester United and Liverpool joined in offering their condolences on social media.
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The Spanish soccer federation postponed two Copa del Rey matches and one Copa de la Reina matches to be held later on Tuesday.
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Life-threatening injuries from collisions in soccer are extremely rare.
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Last year in Spain, a 19-year-old goalkeeper died from head injuries suffered during a collision in a fifth-division match.
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Colindres goalkeeper Raúl Ramírez had two cardiorespiratory arrests, one on the field and then in the ambulance while being transported to a hospital.
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He was declared brain dead two days later.
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In 2001, Ukrainian goalkeeper Serhiy Perkhun was playing for CSKA Moscow when he died from head injuries received in a collision during a match.
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