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Jesus de Miguel Stable After Cardiac Arrest on Pitch

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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel is in a stable condition in intensive care after suffering a serious head injury during a Spanish second division match against Andorra. The 30-year-old, who suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated by paramedics, was admitted to the University Hospital of Nuestra Senora de Candelaria. The incident occurred in added time when De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was shown a straight red card.

Both teams were visibly distressed, with players in tears as the match was abandoned. Andorra released a statement expressing their support and well-wishes for De Miguel, his family, and Tenerife.

Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing