Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has been admitted to intensive care after a serious collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a second-division match between Tenerife and Andorra.
The 30-year-old Tenerife forward was injured in the seventh minute of stoppage time on Monday after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The match was halted with the score level at 2-2.
According to Tenerife, de Miguel’s condition is serious but stable, and he is receiving treatment in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
Reports of Cardiac Arrest During Hospital Transfer
Spanish media reported that de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest while being transferred to hospital. Medical staff reportedly provided emergency treatment inside the ambulance.
The latest reports cited in the source said the player remained unconscious but was breathing independently.
The incident left players and spectators at the stadium in silence. Fans stood to applaud as the ambulance carried de Miguel away from the ground.
Andorra also sent its best wishes for the forward’s recovery.