Gerard Pique sends message of sorrow after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30

Gerard Pique has expressed his grief following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died aged 30 after suffering serious injuries during a Segunda Division match against FC Andorra.

Pique, the former Barcelona player and president of FC Andorra, posted a message on social media after Tenerife announced de Miguel had died on Tuesday morning.

“I am so sorry… May Jesus rest in peace,” Pique wrote.

De Miguel was involved in a heavy collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during the match at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium. He was taken to hospital for treatment, but his condition later deteriorated.

Tenerife confirmed his death the following morning, prompting an outpouring of grief and sympathy across Spanish football.

According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Pique left the stadium shortly after the incident in an attempt to find out more about the striker’s condition. He later learned of de Miguel’s death as the news spread through the football community.