Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision

Jesus de Miguel, a forward for Spanish second-division club Tenerife, has died after suffering cardiac arrest on the pitch. The 30-year-old had collided with the opposing goalkeeper during play.

The club said it is "heartbroken" by the loss. Reports of the incident describe a collision during a match, followed by the cardiac arrest on the field. The reports do not say how long he was treated on the pitch or where he was taken afterwards.

Family and friends pay tribute

Family and friends have since mourned the striker. Reports from the days following his death describe tributes from those who knew him, but the sources do not name the people who spoke or give their words.

Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body. It can happen without warning, and it is a medical emergency that needs immediate treatment.

The sources do not say what caused the cardiac arrest, or whether the collision was a factor. They also do not say whether a post-mortem examination has been carried out or when a cause of death might be confirmed.

For football fans in India, the case is a reminder of how quickly a routine challenge on the pitch can turn into a medical emergency. Many clubs and leagues have in recent years reviewed how medical teams respond to collapses during matches.

The reports do not say whether Tenerife or the league plan any further statement or investigation. Further details of the cause of death and the club's plans have not yet been released.