Spanish police investigating attainable involuntary manslaughter after demise of footballer Jesus de Miguel

Spanish police have opened an investigation into attainable involuntary manslaughter after a footballer died following an on-field collision with the opposing group’s goalkeeper in a second-division match.

Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died after he suffered cardiac arrest following the on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The incident occurred deep into stoppage time, forcing the league match to be deserted with the rating tied at 2-2.

De Miguel was difficult for the ball close to midfield on Monday when he was struck within the chest by Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who got here working from the wrong way in an obvious try to make a clearance. Owono was proven a straight crimson card for the incident, earlier than the sport was deserted.

The nation’s National Police stated Tuesday that an investigation was opened. Under Spanish legislation, deaths from non-natural causes, together with accidents, are topic to judicial investigation.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife chief prosecutor José Luis Sánchez-Jáuregui instructed Spanish information company EFE that felony proceedings had been unlikely, noting that the collision occurred throughout play.

De Miguel, a Madrid native, started his senior profession with Leganés B in 2015 and subsequently performed for plenty of lower-division golf equipment in Spain. He joined Tenerife final 12 months.

Spanish media stated De Miguel is survived by his spouse and their daughter.

“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.”

Andorra, which is owned by former Barcelona star Gerard Piqué, additionally supplied its condolences, together with 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 a press release.

Piqué stated on X: “I am sorry with all my soul. Rest in peace, Jesús.”