Medical officials call for pitchside emergency upgrades after De Miguel incident
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Following a fatal incident involving Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, Spanish medical workers are urging for improvements to pitchside emergency protocols. The call comes after de Miguel suffered a critical on-field collision, raising concerns about the adequacy of current medical responses during matches. The incident highlights ongoing discussions about player safety and emergency preparedness in soccer. There is no confirmation yet on any immediate changes or implementations to the protocols.
- •Jesús de Miguel suffered a fatal on-field collision.
- •Spanish medical workers question current emergency protocols.
- •The incident has sparked discussions about player safety.
- •No immediate changes to protocols have been confirmed.
- 8:06 AMESPN Soccer — Medical official calls for pitchside emergency upgrades after De Miguel's death
"Spanish medical workers are questioning pitchside emergency protocols following the fatal on-field collision involving Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel.
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