Spanish police have opened an investigation into attainable involuntary manslaughter following the demise of Tenerife ahead Jesús de Miguel, who suffered cardiac arrest after an on-field collision throughout a second-division match.
The National Police confirmed on Tuesday that proceedings had been opened, with prosecutors additionally anticipated to develop into concerned.
De Miguel, 30, died after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono throughout added time in Monday’s match, which was deserted following the incident.
The Tenerife ahead was difficult for the ball close to midfield when Owono rushed out and struck him within the chest.
Owono was proven a straight crimson card for the incident.
De Miguel was taken to hospital after struggling cardiac arrest. The match, which was tied 2-2, was deserted following the collision.
Tenerife stated in an announcement to Spanish media late on Monday that De Miguel had suffered cardiac arrest however that his pulse was restored within the ambulance on the way in which to hospital.
However, the membership later reported that his situation had “worsened neurologically” earlier than saying his demise at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
The membership, based mostly on Spain’s Canary Islands, stated it was “heartbroken”.
De Miguel, who was born in Madrid, made his skilled debut in 2015 with Leganés B and subsequently performed for a number of lower-division golf equipment in Spain.
He joined Tenerife final yr.
“There are no words of comfort,” the membership assertion learn. “There is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this profound sense of sorrow. We stand with his devastated family, his loved ones, and the entire Tenerife community.”
The collision occurred when Owono rushed out of his space and in the direction of midfield to problem for an extended ball that De Miguel was trying to achieve.
De Miguel initially curled onto his knees, clutching his torso for a number of seconds, earlier than falling backwards onto the pitch together with his arms dropping to his sides.
Owono was strolling off the sector after receiving his crimson card however circled and joined the opposite gamers speeding to examine on De Miguel.
Andorra, which is owned by former Barcelona star Gerard Pique, additionally expressed its condolences, alongside different golf equipment, the Spanish soccer federation and La Liga.
“We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, to all his colleagues and friends, and to CD Tenerife. May he rest in peace,” Andorra stated in an announcement.
Players at Real Madrid held a minute’s silence for De Miguel throughout coaching, whereas fellow top-flight membership Espanyol postponed the presentation of its new coach.
English golf equipment Manchester United and Liverpool additionally provided their condolences on social media.
The Spanish soccer federation postponed two Copa del Rey matches and one Copa de la Reina match scheduled for in a while Tuesday.
Fatal accidents from collisions in soccer are extraordinarily uncommon.
Last yr in Spain, a 19-year-old goalkeeper died from head accidents sustained throughout a fifth-division match.
Colindres goalkeeper Raúl Ramírez suffered two cardiorespiratory arrests, one on the pitch and one other within the ambulance whereas being transported to hospital.
He was declared mind lifeless two days later.
In 2001, Ukrainian goalkeeper Serhiy Perkhun was taking part in for CSKA Moscow when he died from head accidents sustained in a collision throughout a match.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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