Messi mourns death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel after match incident
The Inter Miami forward joined Gerard Pique and other figures in paying tribute to the 30-year-old player who died following a collision during a LaLiga match.
By Jasmine Carter ·
Lionel Messi posted a tribute on social media on Monday to honor Jesus de Miguel, the CD Tenerife forward who died at age 30. The Inter Miami striker wrote that there were no words for the loss and offered strength to the deceased’s family and friends. His message appeared alongside official statements from various football institutions across Europe.
De Miguel suffered a fatal injury during a match against FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez. The collision occurred while the players were competing for the ball. Gerard Pique, the majority shareholder of FC Andorra, was present at the stadium when the incident happened. He rushed to the Hospital de la Candelaria immediately after the game ended. Pique shared his grief on the social platform X, describing the outcome of the play as cruel.
The management of FC Andorra released an official statement to express their sorrow. The club described the team as devastated by the events of the match. They sent their condolences to the Tenerife squad, coaching staff, and supporters. This institutional response mirrored the personal tributes paid by high-profile players like Messi and Pique. The death marked a sudden end to the career of a key attacker for the Spanish side.
Messi’s comment serves as a reminder of the close-knit nature of the football community despite the competitive differences between clubs. His direct address to the family underscores the personal impact of such tragedies on athletes worldwide. The incident has paused the immediate scheduling of upcoming fixtures as teams process the loss. The next step for the league is to confirm the date for any memorial services or match delays related to the two involved clubs.
