Jesus de Miguel’s household stated “the mark he has left on so many individuals” was one thing they might all the time keep in mind because the footballer’s funeral befell on Thursday.
The Tenerife ahead, who was 30, died after struggling a critical harm throughout a Spanish second division match on Monday.
After colliding with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, De Miguel lay immobile on the pitch whereas being handled by medical workers and was taken to hospital, the place he died at 07:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Owono was despatched off for the problem and the sport was deserted.
De Miguel’s funeral was held in his dad and mom’ hometown of Navahermosa, Toledo, about 125km from the Spanish capital Madrid.
His Tenerife team-mates carried his coffin earlier than the service at San Miguel Arcangel.
Present Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was among the many mourners, together with Actual Madrid president Florentino Perez, Atletico Madrid chief govt Miguel Angel Gil Marin and former Actual and Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho.
De Miguel’s agent, Manuel Hernandez, issued an announcement on behalf of the household, which learn: “Thanks for loving him, for remembering him and for being with us.
“We can’t discover sufficient phrases to thanks for each message, each cellphone name and each gesture of affection we’re receiving.
“Feeling such affection for Jesus and seeing the mark he has left on so many individuals is one thing we’ll all the time carry with us.
“Jesus leaves a void that’s unattainable to fill, but additionally cherished reminiscences for all of us who have been lucky sufficient to share our lives with him.”
