The Spanish national team held a touching ceremony in memory of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who tragically lost his life at the age of 30 after a serious collision during a match in the second tier of Spanish football.
Spanish football is in mourning following the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel. As a sign of respect and solidarity with the footballer’s family, the Spanish national team organized an emotional tribute before its first training session ahead of the upcoming matches.
Spain’s players, together with coach Luis de la Fuente, honored the memory of the Tenerife striker by placing a No. 9 jersey and a bouquet of flowers at the center of the pitch. Afterwards, the entire squad, coaching staff and some fans observed a minute of silence in memory of the 30-year-old.
De Miguel died after a fatal collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during last week’s Segunda División match, played at the “Heliodoro Rodríguez López” stadium.
