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Footballer Jesus de Miguel Laid to Rest as Union Calls for League Postponement

Footballer Jesus de Miguel Laid to Rest as Union Calls for League Postponement
World Sports · 08:58:53 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Family and friends attended the funeral of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel in Navahermosa on Thursday. The 28-year-old died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest during a second-division match on Monday following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.

The Spanish footballers' union has requested the postponement of upcoming league games as a mark of respect and to allow players time to process the tragedy.

De Miguel's death has sparked an outpouring of grief across Spanish football, with clubs and players offering condolences to his family.

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