Spanish players seek match postponements over Jesús de Miguel’s death.
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Reported by Gilbert Ekugbe
Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 16:33
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Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025 on a three-year deal Photo: ALAMY Spanish footballers have called for all weekend matches to be postponed following the death of Tenerife player, Jesús de Miguel, saying there are no suitable psychological or emotional conditions for games to go ahead. De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025.
Context & Background
✦The Spanish footballers’ union, AFE, made the request on Thursday on X, saying players across all divisions were unanimous in their call to suspend the fixtures out of respect for the late footballer.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2025:Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025 on a three-year deal Photo: ALAMY Spanish footballers have called for all weekend matches to be postponed following the death of Tenerife player, Jesús de Miguel, saying there are no suitable psychological or emotional conditions for games to go ahead.Thursday:The Spanish footballers’ union, AFE, made the request on Thursday on X, saying players across all divisions were unanimous in their call to suspend the fixtures out of respect for the late footballer.2025:De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025 on a three-year deal Photo: ALAMY Spanish footballers have called for all weekend matches to be postponed following the death of Tenerife player, Jesús de Miguel, saying there are no suitable psychological or emotional conditions for games to go ahead.
✦De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025.
✦The Spanish footballers’ union, AFE, made the request on Thursday on X, saying players across all divisions were unanimous in their call to suspend the fixtures out of respect for the late footballer.
Key Facts:2025: Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025 on a three-year deal Photo: ALAMY Spanish footballers have called for all weekend matches to be postponed following the death of Tenerife player, Jesús de Miguel, saying there are no suitable psychological or emotional conditions for games to go ahead.Thursday: The Spanish footballers’ union, AFE, made the request on Thursday on X, saying players across all divisions were unanimous in their call to suspend the fixtures out of respect for the late footballer.2025: De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025.Wednesday: Andorra goalkeeper Owono, who paid tribute to the deceased player on Wednesday, described the loss as devastating.
Editorial Excerpt
Spanish footballers have called for all weekend matches to be postponed following the death of Tenerife player, Jesús de Miguel, citing emotional distress.
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Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025 on a three-year deal Photo: ALAMY Spanish footballers have called for all weekend matches to be postponed following the death of Tenerife player, Jesús de Miguel, saying there are no suitable psychological or emotional conditions for games to go ahead.
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De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025.
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Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025 on a three-year deal Photo: ALAMY Spanish footballers have called for all weekend matches to be postponed following the death of Tenerife player, Jesús de Miguel, saying there are no suitable psychological or emotional conditions for games to go ahead.
