Tenerife’s players stood shoulder to shoulder, dressed in dark suits and black ties to carry their teammate Jesus de Miguel on his final journey.

The Spanish striker was only 30 years old when an accidental pitch collision cost him his life.The tragic incident occurred during Monday night's Segunda match against FC Andorra. De Miguel suffered severe chest trauma after colliding with opposition keeper Jesus Owono. Medical staff rushed him to hospital, but he devastatingly passed away the next morning.

The shockwaves were felt instantly across the sport. Champions League games held moments of silence, and thousands of supporters gathered outside Tenerife's ground to lay flowers, scarves, and candles.

Back in his hometown of Navahermosa in Toledo, friends and loved ones gathered to say their goodbyes. Jesus leaves behind his partner Maria and their baby daughter Carla, who is just over a year old. Close pals shared that they had been laughing about booking a magical holiday to Disney with their young daughters only days earlier.

His agent, Manuel Hernandez, spoke outside the service on behalf of the grieving family. He expressed heartfelt gratitude for the endless messages of warmth and support pouring in from supporters and clubs worldwide, while asking for gentle privacy so his family can mourn in peace.

Owono, the Andorra goalkeeper involved in the clash, also shared his absolute devastation. He described the last few days as the darkest moments of his life, keeping all his thoughts and prayers with Jesus’s family.