OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished14:20 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished14:20 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Spanish police open manslaughter inquiry after footballer dies from on-pitch clash”
“Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team’s goalkeeper in a second-division match.”
Spanish police open manslaughter inquiry after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies
Key points
- Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after a cardiac arrest following a collision with Andorra’s goalkeeper.
- The incident occurred during added time of a second-division match that ended 2-2.
- Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono was shown a straight red card for the challenge.
- Police and prosecutors opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter in Spain.
- The club and others expressed condolences as the match was abandoned and players paid tributes.
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