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Tenerife back Jesus de Miguel's daughter until she turns 18

Tenerife's CEO confirmed the pledge after the 30-year-old striker died following a collision in a second division game against Andorra.

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Blue and white Tenerife shirt numbered 9 with the name De Miguel, laid on grass beside white lilies.
Blue and white Tenerife shirt numbered 9 with the name De Miguel, laid on grass beside white lilies. · Photo: The Sun

Tenerife have pledged to support the one-year-old daughter of Jesus de Miguel until she turns 18, chief executive Antonio Manuel Porro Granados told The Athletic. De Miguel, 30, died on Tuesday after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owonu in a second division game against FC Andorra.

According to The Athletic, the base compensation to the player's family will be around €360,000. Daily Mail reports that a fundraiser for the daughter has passed £125,000.

Porro Granados said the club wants the whole Tenerife family to back the girl, a commitment made on the initiative of the majority shareholder. The Sun reports that the collision was accidental.

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  • The Athletic — Tenerife commit to financially supporting Jesus de Miguel's daughter until she turns 18
  • ge — Tenerife promete apoio financeiro à filha de Jesus de Miguel até os 18 anos
  • Daily Mail — Tragic footballer Jesus de Miguel's devastated club Tenerife vow to financially support his one-year-old daughter until she turns 18 - as fundraiser passes £125,000
  • Mirror — Jesus de Miguel: Tenerife to support star's one-year-old daughter after tragic death
  • The Sun — Tenerife to support tragic Jesus de Miguel’s daughter until she turns 18 after striker’s death colliding with opponent

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