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Spanish police open manslaughter inquiry after footballer dies from on-pitch clash

📍 Spain, ES·🕐 6h ago·2 outlets

Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team’s goalkeeper in a second-division match. Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after he suffered cardiac arrest from the on-field collision, his club said on Tuesday. He was 30. De Miguel was challenging for the ball near midfield on Monday when he was struck in the chest by the onrushing Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during added...

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