Cristiano Ronaldo urges solidarity gesture for Jesús de Miguel
Almería will return all the gate revenue from their Tenerife home game to María and Carla, the late striker’s partner and daughter.
Cristiano Ronaldo, co-owner of Almería, has pushed a solidarity move following the death of Jesús de Miguel: the club said it will refund the family the total gate receipts from their upcoming home match against Tenerife.
The request is tied to the tragedy of the 30-year-old forward, who died after being taken to hospital for a cardiac arrest following a clash with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a game in the same competition, Spain’s Segunda División.
Ronaldo also vowed personal support for De Miguel’s partner María and daughter Carla (aged 16 months), promising to help “in ogni ulteriore modo”. In Spain, coach Luis de la Fuente posted a message on social media stressing unity and support for the victims, explicitly naming De Miguel and his family alongside the victims of the Urda train disaster.
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