Autopsy Findings on Jesus de Miguel
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died from accidental chest trauma, a post-mortem examination has revealed. Pathologists submitted their preliminary findings regarding the 30-year-old father of one in a report sent to an investigating court located in the Tenerife capital of Santa Cruz.
Further tests conducted during the autopsy are still pending and will take place in a specialist laboratory on the Spanish mainland. Well-placed insiders indicated they expect the secondary findings to corroborate the initial forensic conclusions.
The Match Collision and Legal Inquiries
Jesus de Miguel was involved in a severe clash with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during the 97th minute of a second-division match on Monday. The preliminary report described the chest trauma as a cause consistent with the player passing away. According to the match referee, Owono used excessive force while challenging for the ball near the halfway line.
Police officers from the homicide squad in Santa Cruz launched an inquiry into the incident, alongside reviewing the emergency medical response. Legal experts note that criminal charges against Owono are unlikely since the impact happened during open play, though a lengthy sporting ban is expected.
Funeral and Family Return
The body of Jesus de Miguel was flown to the Spanish mainland so his funeral could take place in Navahermosa, located 80 miles south-west of Madrid. His parents rushed to Tenerife after watching the incident unfold on television, joining his partner Maria Fernandez before he passed away in hospital on Tuesday morning.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono released a statement expressing immense pain over the tragedy and offering condolences to the grieving family.
