Spanish Footballers Demand Weekend Fixtures Be Suspended After De Miguel’s Death

Footballers throughout Spain have actually required all weekend components to be delayed following the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, stating they are not in the best psychological and mental condition to play.

The Spanish footballers’union, Asociación de Futbolistas Españoles (AFE), made the appeal on Thursday, stating gamers throughout all departments were unified in requiring the suspension of matches as a mark of regard for the late footballer.

In a declaration released on X, the union stated the gamers were deeply impacted by the loss and thought the situations did not allow regular competitors to continue.

“The footballers have actually revealed their deep sadness for this loss and do not think that there are the mental and gentle conditions essential for the competitors to be played in regular scenarios,” the declaration checked out.

Numerous components have actually currently been held off following De Miguel’s death, consisting of Tenerife’s conference with Granada and Andorra’s clash with Mallorca. Some midweek cup matches were likewise cancelled.

Spanish clubs included in European competitors honoured the late gamer with a minute’s silence before their matches this week.

De Miguel signed up with Tenerife in the summer season of 2025, and his death has actually triggered homages from gamers, clubs and other figures throughout Spanish football.

Andorra goalkeeper Owono, who commemorated the forward on Wednesday, revealed his sorrow over the loss.

“I feel massive discomfort over the loss of Jesús. I think about him, his household, and everybody who enjoyed him,” he stated.

Owono explained the duration as “the most challenging days of my life”.

Advocates and mourners collected at Tenerife’s Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López to pay their aspects, laying flowers and lighting candle lights below a black-and-white picture of the departed gamer.

De Miguel’s household revealed appreciation for the messages of compassion and assistance got from throughout the football neighborhood however appealed for personal privacy as they grieved.

“We require to grieve in the solitude that this scenario needs,” the household stated.

“We value the love, issue and expressions of assistance that his loss is motivating, and we are deeply grateful to you all.”

The AFE has actually prompted Spanish football authorities to think about the gamers’ demand and suspend the staying weekend components in honour of the Tenerife forward.