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Tributes paid in Spain following funeral of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel
Mourners gathered in Navahermosa as tributes were paid to Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel following his passing.
Written by GFR European Desk · AR001141
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has been laid to rest in Spain following his death. Family members and mourners assembled in his family's home village to pay their final respects to the footballer.
According to reporting by The Guardian, the funeral took place on Thursday afternoon in Navahermosa, located in the La Mancha region. The funeral cortege moved through the village streets from the funeral home to the parish church of San Miguel Arcángel.
Mourners Gather in Navahermosa
BBC Sport reported that De Miguel's family spoke of the lasting mark he left on many people, describing his passing as leaving a void that would be impossible to fill.
The Guardian noted that while Navahermosa has a population of 3,587 residents, the streets were filled with people paying tribute in silence as the cortege passed.
Impact Across International Football
The impact of De Miguel's death has also extended into international football competitions. BBC Sport reported that goalkeeper Jesús Owono requested to be left out of Equatorial Guinea's squad for their upcoming Afcon 2027 qualifiers following the news.
Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding De Miguel's death remain unconfirmed in public statements, but tributes across Spanish and international football continue.
Sources
- BBC Sport Football — 'A void that is impossible to fill' - tributes paid at De Miguel funeral
- BBC Sport Football — Owono left out of Eq Guinea squad after death of De Miguel
- The Guardian Football — ‘In moments of pain, football comes together’: Spain says goodbye to Jesús de Miguel
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