Spanish Soccer Player’s Death Sparks Questions Over Emergency Treatment

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match in Spain’s second division.

The 30-year-old player was rushed to hospital after being hit by the opposing team’s goalkeeper, but questions are now arising over the emergency medical treatment he received.

Spain’s National Police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, and there is growing scrutiny over whether medics used a defibrillator to try and save de Miguel’s life.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the soccer community in Spain, with many players and fans paying tribute to de Miguel on social media.