Tributes pour in for Spanish striker Jesús de Miguel

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has led tributes to Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who died on Tuesday after an on-pitch collision, The PUNCH reports.

The 30-year-old CD Tenerife striker collapsed after colliding with an opposing goalkeeper during a match against FC Andorra.

Tenerife said he died at 8am local time, calling it a tragedy.

“We are heartbroken by the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda,” Čeferin said. “We have searched for words and found only silence. In that silence, our hearts and thoughts are with his family, his teammates, everyone at CD Tenerife, and all those who mourn this tragic loss.”

UEFA said a moment of silence will be held at all its matches this week.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said it was “devastated” and suspended all football matches across Spanish divisions on November 3.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, AC Milan, Juventus, Manchester City, Flamengo and Nigeria’s Katsina United were among clubs that sent condolences.