Jesus de Miguel's family thanks supporters as crowdfunding campaign exceeds €210,000

Jesus de Miguel's family expresses gratitude after a crowdfunding campaign for the late Tenerife striker raised over €210,000 following his death on the pitch.

Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old striker for CD Tenerife, died on November 3 after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match. While watching the ball come toward him, de Miguel was struck in the air by the goalkeeper.

He was rushed to Tenerife hospital in stable but serious condition, but suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and died after several hours in intensive care despite medical efforts.

Nine days after his death, de Miguel's family released a statement through the Spanish footballers' union (AFE) expressing their deep emotion and gratitude for the outpouring of support. A crowdfunding campaign launched by former teammate Fran Sol has raised over €213,000.

The family wrote: "We have been deeply moved by the number of people who mobilised around this initiative. Special thanks to Fran Sol for launching this donation campaign and to all those who participated or sent us messages of support. Thank you for being there, for your solidarity and support during this time." The campaign remains active on GoFundMe.