Budimir's emotional tribute to late Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel

Osasuna striker Budimir delivered an emotional pre-match speech honouring late Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel, reminding teammates of the privilege of playing football.

Osasuna wore tribute shirts for Jesús de Miguel, a Tenerife player who recently died. Before the match against Athletic, striker Ante Budimir spontaneously addressed his teammates in the dressing room to reflect on the meaning of the tribute.

Budimir spoke simply but powerfully about the privilege of playing football. "We don't have this shirt just to have it," he said. "We go out there knowing we're grateful to be on the pitch playing, watching, warming up, being on the bench. But we're not chosen. We have a great day. Without thinking before or after."

His words emphasised perspective beyond results and individual performance, reminding the squad that what truly matters transcends sport itself. Osasuna drew with Athletic, but Budimir's gesture stood out as one of the day's most moving moments.