The suspension of matchday 13 of the Hypermotion League is still up in the air. LaLiga has not made a final decision on nine of the eleven matches, since the two matches of the teams that played Tenerife-Andorra last Monday have been postponed, resulting in the death of the local player Jesus of Miguel, as a result of the harsh tackle he received from the Andorra goalkeeper Owono. It is also not known what will happen with the First Division matchday (EA Sports League).
The entity that coordinates Javier Tebas has heard from all parties involved. The Association of Professional Footballers (AFE) has requested the suspension of the European matches of the Spanish teams this week, and of all First and Second matches next weekend.
The debate is open between clubs, sponsors and television networks, all with the already tight schedule, especially in the top category.
For now, only the games will not be played Granada-Tenerife, scheduled for Saturday, and Andorra-Mallorca, initially set for Sunday. The four teams will have to agree on a new date.
Jesús de Miguel celebrates a goal with the CD Tenerife shirt. / Andrés Gutiérrez / Tenerife Day
Tenerife-Andorra is finished
Meanwhile, the Competition Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation has made the decision to end the Tenerife-Andorra match with the score at the time of suspension.
At the same time, the gestures of solidarity between the teams of the Hypermotion League do not stop happening. Almería has announced that it will donate the box office from the Almería-Tenerife match of the day to the family of Jesús de Miguel. Las Palmas will play the next match with their third kit, white and blue like the colors of Tenerife, in tribute to Jesús de Miguel.
Monterrubio: “We will do what they tell us”
The CEO of Córdoba CF, Antonio Fernández Monterrubiospoke on behalf of Córdoba CF about the possibility of suspending the weekend match. These statements were made before the start of the ceremony to recognize the fiftieth anniversary members. Monterrubio pointed out that “we have had conversations, LaLiga has called all the clubs and throughout today – yesterday – they have informed us that they will make a decision. “We will abide by it and do what they tell us,” he said this Thursday morning.
“The boys are quite affected”
Monterrubio recognized the impact that the news of the death of CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel has had on the Córdoba locker room. «It has been a hard blow for everyone. This morning we were at the stadium keeping a minute of silence and I can tell you that the boys are quite affected by everything that has happened,” he explained.
The CEO also pointed out that the news comes within “a cluster of bad news in recent days.”
The club considered suspending the event
Córdoba CF even considered the possibility of suspending the planned tribute to members with more than 50 years of service. “We have even considered suspending an event like this, but it had generated so much hope and emotion in the elderly that we have decided to move forward,” explained Monterrubio.
Owono breaks his silence
The player of FC Andorra Jesus Owono has broken his silence after the death of Jesus of Michael with a message spread by the Andorran club on its official channels. «These are being the most difficult days of my life. It’s hard for me to find the words and it’s very difficult for me to assimilate anything that has happened,” says Owono at the beginning of his statement. The footballer also expresses the impact that the loss has caused him and transfers his memory to both Jesús de Miguel and his closest environment.
“I feel enormous pain”
«I feel enormous pain for the loss of Jesus. I think about him, his family and all the people who loved him,” he says. Owono recognizes that in the coming days there will be issues that he will have to address, although he makes it clear that right now his priority is focused on the duel.
«I know that there will be many issues to address, I will face whatever comes with all due respect. But right now, honestly, I can’t think about anything other than Jesus and the pain we are experiencing. The message concludes with a brief and emotional “Rest in peace, Jesus.”
Andorra asks for sensitivity and respect
He FC Andorra He accompanies his player’s words with a message in which he claims to remain “deeply affected” by the death of Jesús de Miguel. The entity also demands “maximum sensitivity and respect” at this time.