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Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has been laid to rest in his family’s hometown of Navahermosa, three days after his tragic death at the age of 30.
The funeral, held on Thursday, November 5, attracted several prominent figures from Spanish football, including Tenerife players, coaching staff, club officials and Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, Atlético Madrid chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín and Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán were also among those who attended the ceremony to pay their final respects.
De Miguel, who played as a striker for CD Tenerife, died on Tuesday, November 3, following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division fixture on Monday.
The forward received emergency medical attention on the pitch before being rushed to hospital, where he later died.
His death sent shockwaves across Spanish football, prompting tributes from clubs, players and football authorities.
Tenerife has also announced plans to hold a public memorial at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium, allowing supporters to honour the late striker.
LaLiga has also arranged moments of silence and tributes during matches this weekend in his memory.