Family thankful for support as De Miguel funeral held

The Tenerife forward, 30, died from injuries sustained in a collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper during a Spanish second division match on Monday.

Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old forward for Tenerife, died on Tuesday after suffering a serious injury during a Spanish second division match on Monday. The incident occurred when De Miguel collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for the challenge. De Miguel was taken to hospital and died at 07:00 GMT. His funeral was held on Thursday in Navahermosa, Toledo, attended by Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, and other football figures.

De Miguel's family issued a statement through his agent expressing gratitude for the support and tributes received. "Feeling such affection for Jesus and seeing the mark he has left on so many people is something we will always carry with us," the statement read. Owono also issued a statement saying he is experiencing "the most difficult days of my life" and expressing his pain over the loss. A minute's silence was held at all European competition matches this week in De Miguel's honour.