Following the passing of Jesús de Miguel, the Spanish Football Federation has decided to cancel all matches scheduled for Tuesday as a mark of respect.
The world of Spanish football is in shock following the announcement of the death of Jesús de Miguel, a forward for CD Tenerife. The 30-year-old player passed away this Tuesday morning, a result of the aftermath of a violent collision that occurred during Monday's, November 2nd, match against the opposing goalkeeper. This tragedy has deeply affected the national sports community and led governing bodies to take exceptional measures.
In the face of this collective grief, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (Real Federación Española de Fútbol - RFEF) issued a statement officially suspending all matches originally scheduled for this Tuesday, November 3. This decision covers all levels of competition, thereby allowing for a moment of silence and demonstrating solidarity with the victim's family as well as the Tenerife club.
The rapidity of this institutional reaction underscores the importance placed on athlete safety and the duty of respect towards those who have passed away. Stadi are preparing to welcome fans in a particular atmosphere, where the colors of Tenerife's white kit and the sense of solemnity will be at the heart of media and public attention.
Discussions are now turning to the additional safety measures that might be considered in the coming weeks. Sports and medical authorities are actively collaborating to review on-pitch care protocols, with the aim of optimizing reaction times in cases of serious trauma. The objective is clear: to prevent similar tragedies by strengthening the medical presence and the quality of emergency equipment on the pitches.
For CD Tenerife and its teammates, the competition will resume in an atmosphere of mourning. The coming days will be marked by initiatives to pay tribute and support the deceased's loved ones, transforming football—traditionally a source of celebration—into a vehicle for community and shared remembrance.
In the face of this collective grief, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (Real Federación Española de Fútbol - RFEF) issued a statement officially suspending all matches originally scheduled for this Tuesday, November 3. This decision covers all levels of competition, thereby allowing for a moment of silence and demonstrating solidarity with the victim's family as well as the Tenerife club.
The rapidity of this institutional reaction underscores the importance placed on athlete safety and the duty of respect towards those who have passed away. Stadi are preparing to welcome fans in a particular atmosphere, where the colors of Tenerife's white kit and the sense of solemnity will be at the heart of media and public attention.
Discussions are now turning to the additional safety measures that might be considered in the coming weeks. Sports and medical authorities are actively collaborating to review on-pitch care protocols, with the aim of optimizing reaction times in cases of serious trauma. The objective is clear: to prevent similar tragedies by strengthening the medical presence and the quality of emergency equipment on the pitches.
For CD Tenerife and its teammates, the competition will resume in an atmosphere of mourning. The coming days will be marked by initiatives to pay tribute and support the deceased's loved ones, transforming football—traditionally a source of celebration—into a vehicle for community and shared remembrance.
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Source: Ouest-France