CD Tenerife's Spanish striker Jesus de Miguel will be laid to rest on Thursday following his death from a cardiac arrest suffered during a match against Andorra. The club announced a memorial service at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium on Saturday, where supporters gathered at Gate 9 to pay tribute.
De Miguel collapsed after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during the match. Medical staff attempted resuscitation on the pitch before he was transported to hospital, where he later died. The incident has prompted an outpouring of grief from the Tenerife community and the wider football world.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, with the club organizing a public memorial on Saturday to honor the 27-year-old forward's memory.
