Tenerife, Andorra Matches Postponed After De Miguel Tragedy
Spanish second-division fixtures were halted after the 30-year-old striker died from injuries in a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
- Tenerife and Andorra's Spanish second division matches scheduled for the weekend were postponed on Wednesday following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. Tenerife was set to face Granada, while Andorra were scheduled to welcome Mallorca.
- The 30-year-old Spanish footballer died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono on Monday during match play. The incident proved fatal despite immediate response efforts.
- Tenerife is holding a six-day mourning period and plans a public tribute Saturday at the club's stadium. A minute of silence was observed at Champions League matches on Tuesday in Miguel's honor.
- Spanish federation officials postponed all Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches this week as a mark of respect. Miguel's funeral will take place in Navahermosa, in Toledo province on the Spanish mainland.
- Mallorca stated, "at times like this, respect and sensitivity in the face of a situation of profound grief must come first," as the club's suspended match against Andorra reflected the sport's collective mourning.
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The matches of the CD Tenerife and FC Andorra teams, of the second Spanish league, scheduled for this weekend, were postponed Wednesday, a day after the death of attacker Jesus de Miguel, reports AFP.
Spain: Tenerife and Andorra Announce the Postponement of Their Matches After Jesus De Miguel's Death
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France24Tenerife, Andorra matches postponed after De Miguel tragedy
The 30-year-old Spanish footballer died Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with Andorra's goalkeeper on Monday. Tenerife were due to face Granada away from home, while Andorra were set to welcome Mallorca. "After the tragic news of the death of Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel, the game... this Saturday November 7, at Nuevo Los Carmenes (stadium), has been postponed," said Granada in a statement. Mallorca said "a…
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sport.esThe Andorra-Mallorca and Granada-Tenerife will not be played this weekend. Both matches are pending for a new date while Spanish football fire the whiteish striker
Postponed FC Andorra-Mallorca out of respect for the late Jesus of Michael
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