Gerard Piqué devastated by Jesús de Miguel's death: "I am sorry with all my heart"
The FC Andorra president has expressed his condolences following the death of the 30-year-old Tenerife striker
Gerard Piqué, president of FC Andorra, has publicly expressed his grief over the death of Jesús de Miguel, the CD Tenerife footballer who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest during Monday's match against the Andorran club.
The former FC Barcelona defender reacted to the tragic news on social media platform X, sharing an emotional message in memory of the 30-year-old Madrid-born striker.
"I am sorry with all my heart. Rest in peace, Jesús," Piqué wrote in Spanish, responding directly to CD Tenerife's official statement announcing the player's death.
His message was among the many tributes paid to the footballer following an incident that has deeply shaken Spanish football.
Piqué visited the hospital to check on the player's condition
The FC Andorra president was at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium on Monday when the serious collision occurred between Jesús de Miguel and Andorran goalkeeper Jesús Owono.
According to reports, Piqué subsequently travelled to the hospital to personally enquire about the striker's condition after he had been rushed for emergency medical treatment following the incident on the pitch.
De Miguel lost consciousness after the collision and was admitted to the intensive care unit at Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Tenerife.
Despite the medical team's efforts, the footballer passed away at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, leaving his family, teammates and the wider football community devastated.
FC Andorra deeply affected by the tragedy
The death of Jesús de Miguel has sent shockwaves through Spanish football, particularly at FC Andorra, whose goalkeeper was involved in the collision that preceded the tragedy.
The Andorran club has also issued a statement expressing its deepest condolences, describing itself as heartbroken and devastated by the loss of the Tenerife player.
Several Spanish football clubs have joined the tributes, sending messages of support and solidarity to the striker's family, teammates and CD Tenerife supporters.
The tragedy has cast a shadow over the football community, with Piqué's emotional message reflecting the profound impact of the player's unexpected death.