Pro Soccer Player Dies After Collision With Goalkeeper

Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in added time of a Monday match in Spain's second division. His club says he suffered cardiac arrest and died at 8 a.m. Tuesday. CD Tenerife said nothing can ease the profound sadness the club feels, and our thoughts are with his family, his teammates, and everyone who knew him. Owono was shown a red card for the tackle, according to ESPN as reported by the Daily Caller. Spain's National Police have opened proceedings on possible involuntary manslaughter, with prosecutors involved. The investigation should be allowed to establish the facts before anyone draws conclusions. The Spanish Football Federation suspended all Tuesday matches as a sign of respect.

“There is absolutely nothing that can ease this profound sense of sadness”CD Tenerife, via Daily Caller