Tenerife striker’s death after on-field collision a painful reminder for Indian fans
· Sports · Times of India, BBC Sport
CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died after colliding with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second division match in Tenerife, Spain on Monday. The 30-year-old striker received 15 minutes of treatment on the pitch before being taken to hospital, while the goalkeeper was sent off and the match abandoned. De Miguel, who scored 11 goals in his first season helping Tenerife win promotion to Segunda Division, was pronounced dead early Tuesday morning. The incident echoed a similar 2004 fatal collision in India between Dempo SC striker Cristiano Junior and Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Subrata Paul in the Federation Cup final.
Why it matters
Indian football fans are reminded of the 2004 fatal collision involving Dempo SC striker Cristiano Junior and Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Subrata Paul in the Federation Cup final, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Indian football matches.
Read the original report — Times of India
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