Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest during a Spanish La Liga 2 match on Monday after being struck in the chest by Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. The incident occurred in the final minutes of the game at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, which was tied 2-2 and suspended in the 108th minute. Owono was immediately sent off for the challenge. De Miguel was rushed to the Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz and was reported "stable, despite the severity of his condition," according to the club. He is currently in the intensive care unit. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) expressed its support, saying, "From the RFEF, we would like to extend all our encouragement, strength, and support to Jesús de Miguel, as well as to the entire CD Tenerife family." Several first-division clubs also wished him a speedy recovery. De Miguel, 30, began his professional career with Leganés B in 2015 and has played for eight clubs in Spain, joining Tenerife last year.
The incident has highlighted the critical importance of immediate medical response and on-field safety protocols. De Miguel's condition, while serious, is reported as stable, offering hope for recovery. The football community has rallied around him, with messages of support pouring in from across Spain. The match was abandoned following the incident, and further details on the investigation into the cause of the cardiac arrest are expected. The focus remains on De Miguel's health and well-being as he continues treatment in the ICU.
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