Tenerife striker de Miguel Alameda dies after on-pitch collision
He had been in intensive care since a violent clash with Andorra goalkeeper Owono. Napoli have joined Spanish football in mourning.
De Miguel Alameda, the Tenerife striker, has died. He had been in intensive care after a violent collision with Owono, the Andorra goalkeeper.
He was treated on the pitch and then rushed to hospital after a cardiorespiratory arrest that lasted more than 15 minutes. On the evening of Monday 2 November his condition was described as serious but stable. It worsened suddenly overnight, and the injuries from the impact proved too severe.
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Napoli have joined the condolences for his death.
News like this puts everything else in perspective. For two days we have been writing about the table, the injury list and a coach under pressure. Those are fair debates, but they matter less now. What happened to de Miguel Alameda is a reminder that a collision on the pitch is still a real risk, even when we stop thinking about it.
Source: CalcioNapoli24
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