Preliminary autopsy results have been released regarding the tragic death of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel. According to the forensic report, the 30-year-old Tenerife striker died as a result of an accidental chest trauma, caused during a severe collision on the pitch.
The preliminary findings have been submitted to the investigating court in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, while further laboratory analyses are expected to be carried out at a specialized laboratory on mainland Spain.
The tragic incident occurred in the 97th minute of the match between Tenerife and FC Andorra, a fixture in Spain’s second division. De Miguel collided heavily with opposing goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a challenge for the ball. According to the referee’s report, the goalkeeper used excessive force in the challenge and was shown a red card.
The striker suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch and, despite immediate intervention by the medical team, could not be saved. He died in hospital on the morning of Tuesday. The tragedy is made even more painful by the fact that his partner, Maria Fernandez, and their one-year-old daughter, Carla, were in the stadium.
Meanwhile, the footballer’s body has been transported to Spain, where the funeral ceremony will take place in Navahermosa, the hometown of his family.
Further investigations and examinations are expected to deliver a final conclusion on the circumstances of this event that has shocked Spanish football.
