UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has extended his condolences to the family and club of Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who tragically died on Tuesday. The striker, who played for CD Tenerife, was instrumental in securing the club’s promotion to the Segunda División last season.
De Miguel collapsed during a match against FC Andorra after colliding with the opposing goalkeeper. CD Tenerife confirmed that he passed away at 8 am local time, describing the incident as a tragedy that has deeply affected the club, his family, and supporters. In their statement, they expressed their disbelief and sorrow: “Broken in pain, we communicate the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.”
In a statement, Čeferin said, “We are heartbroken by the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda… Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, his teammates, and everyone at CD Tenerife.” He announced that a moment of silence would be observed at all UEFA matches this week in his memory.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation also shared their devastation on social media, announcing the suspension of all matches across Spanish divisions to honour the late striker. They stated, “Spanish football mourns the loss of Jesús de Miguel… We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.”
Condolences have poured in from across the football world. Both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid expressed their sadness, with Barcelona stating, “Our thoughts and support are with his family during these difficult times,” while Real Madrid said they wished to convey their heartfelt condolences.
Arsenal and Manchester United also shared their sympathies, with Arsenal stating, “Everyone at Arsenal is devastated… and sends their heartfelt condolences to his family.” Italian club AC Milan said they were “deeply saddened” by the loss.
Additional condolences came from Nigerian club Katsina United and various other football teams, including Juventus and Manchester City, reflecting the widespread impact of De Miguel’s untimely passing on the football community.
