The sense of loss has prolonged far past the stadium.
Poli Suarez, the Canary Islands’ minister for schooling and sport, stated Tenerife was in “full mourning”.
“Canarian sport has been left devastated,” Suarez instructed BBC Sport. “The membership is damaged. Completely heartbroken.”
Suarez additionally harassed that the ideas of everybody had been with De Miguel’s spouse, daughter and wider household.
“They’re those struggling most straight from this loss, simply because the Tenerife supporters are struggling,” he stated.
The federal government has pledged its assist to the membership, gamers and supporters, with Suarez describing De Miguel as a footballer who had turn into a part of the Canary Islands’ sporting historical past.
“The lack of Jesus de Miguel is now a part of our historical past,” Suarez stated.
“Not solely due to the circumstances of his loss of life, but additionally due to the love he at all times confirmed in the direction of our island and in the direction of his membership.”
An extra tribute is deliberate for Saturday at 18:00 GMT, with supporters inspired to come back collectively to honour his reminiscence.
“It is going to be a possibility to point out our affection and emotion, and to show our solidarity with the household,” Suarez stated.
“We need to present all our affection for Jesus de Miguel.”




