Home - New details emerge from preliminary autopsy report on De Miguel's death

Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel’s collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono is believed to have been a major contributing factor in his death.

According to British media outlet The Sun, the chest trauma De Miguel suffered during the incident has been described in the preliminary autopsy report as a “cause consistent with the player’s death”.

The report also indicated that well-placed sources expected the results of further tests to “corroborate” the initial forensic findings.

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Meanwhile, the centre referee’s match report reportedly stated that Owono used “excessive force” while challenging for the ball near the halfway line.

The Canary Islands High Court of Justice confirmed that it had received the preliminary autopsy report and authorised the transfer of the footballer’s body.

However, it said the report would not be made public out of respect for the bereaved family.

“The court investigating the footballer’s death, which is Court of Investigation Number Two of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Court of First Instance, received the preliminary autopsy report today. The contents of that report remain confidential out of respect for the privacy of the deceased and his family,” the court said.

Footballers and clubs across the world have paid tribute to De Miguel following his death after the collision with Owono.

Several matches across Europe’s major competitions have also observed a minute’s silence in honour of the late striker.

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