Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel dies after on
Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has died following a cardiac arrest caused by an on-field collision with an opposing goalkeeper. Local authorities have opened an investigation into the incident, though criminal charges are considered unlikely.
Why it matters
The tragic death highlights the inherent physical risks in professional sports and the legal complexities surrounding on-field accidents.
Spanish football has been rocked by the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. ( Andres Gutierrez/Anadolu via Getty Images )
Spanish forward Jesús de Miguel has died following an on-field collision with the opposing team's goalkeeper in a second-division match between Tenerife and Andorra.
De Miguel, 30, suffered cardiac arrest following the clash where he was struck in the chest by the Andorra keeper, Jesús Owono.
Spanish police are investigating possible involuntary manslaughter. Under Spanish law, deaths from non-natural causes, including accidents, are subject to judicial investigation.
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Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a football player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team's goalkeeper in a second-division match.
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