Death of Jesus de Miguel: A Grand Gesture for the Striker’s Daughter

The Spanish soccer community is rallying around the family of Jesús de Miguel, the Tenerife forward who died on Tuesday, November 3, at just 30 years old, following a dramatic collision during the game with Andorra’s goalkeeper, Jesús Owono. This tragedy has shocked the soccer world and left his wife, María, and his daughter, Carla—just one year and four months old—in deep mourning. At such a difficult time, the Canary Islands club has decided not to leave its player’s family alone, making a significant commitment to the little girl’s future as well.

Rayco García, Tenerife’s majority shareholder, made the initiative official, announcing the club’s intention to provide financial support to De Miguel’s daughter until she reaches the age of majority. This gesture goes beyond mere condolences and demonstrates the club’s commitment to continuing to be a part of the player’s family’s lives even after his passing.

The goal is to ensure that Carla lacks for nothing as she grows up, despite the sudden loss of her father. Tenerife intends to support her for years to come, offering tangible assistance to the family in a situation that has inevitably turned their daily lives upside down.

The club’s solidarity has been joined by that of the entire soccer world. In fact, a former teammate of Jesús de Miguel has launched an online fundraiser to provide financial support to his family. The initiative has already garnered a significant response, raising over 120,000 euros.