UEFA to observe one-minute silence for Tenerife forward who died at 30.
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By Adegboyega Adeleye UEFA will observe a one-minute silence at all its matches this week in honour of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who has died at the age of 30.
The European football governing body announced the tribute on Tuesday, November 3, following the death of the Spanish striker, which has drawn tributes from across European and Spanish football.
In a statement shared on its official X account, UEFA said the football community was mourning the loss of De Miguel and extended its condolences to his family, friends and teammates. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and teammates during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement read. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin also expressed sadness over the forward’s death, saying the governing body had struggled to find words to describe the loss. “We are heartbroken by the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda,” Čeferin said.
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