Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's condition worsens after cardiac arrest during match
Jesus de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after a collision in a second-division game and his condition deteriorated overnight, prompting concern from clubs and officials.
Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old striker for CD Tenerife, collapsed after a heavy collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a match that ended 2-2. The incident occurred in the seventh minute of stoppage time when de Miguel sprinted on a long ball and collided with the goalkeeper, who was shown a red card. Paramedics reported that de Miguel experienced cardiac arrest while being transported to Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital, where he was initially described as being in a stable condition despite serious head and chest injuries.
FC Andorra issued a statement expressing support for de Miguel and wishing him a swift recovery. Several Spanish clubs, including Real Madrid, Valencia and Rayo Vallecano, also conveyed their sympathies.
By the following morning, the club announced that de Miguel's neurological condition had deteriorated, placing him in critical condition. Further updates are awaited.
"We want to send Jesus de Miguel all our strength and best wishes after the serious incident he suffered during today's match. We hope he recovers soon," FC Andorra said.