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Footballer Jesus de Miguel Laid to Rest as Union Seeks League Postponements

Footballer Jesus de Miguel Laid to Rest as Union Seeks League Postponements
World Sports · 19:14:13 - Friday, 6 November 2026

Family and friends gathered in Navahermosa for the funeral of Spanish second-division footballer Jesus de Miguel, who died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match on Monday. The incident occurred following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.

The players' union has called for the postponement of upcoming league games in response to the tragedy. De Miguel's death has prompted an outpouring of grief across the Spanish football community.

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