CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died at the age of 30 after a collision with a goalkeeper during a match, according to The Guardian. Sofascore reported the death under the headline "Mourning in Football."
The Guardian named the player as Jesús de Miguel and confirmed his age. Sofascore's summary did not specify the date of the collision or the competition in which it occurred.
UEFA has announced a minute's silence at all of its competitions in response to the death, Goal.com reports. Manchester United said tributes will be paid to Jesús de Miguel Alameda, using the player's full name.
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué also responded publicly. MARCA reported that Piqué said he was "sorry with all my soul" over the death.
De Miguel's death has drawn reactions from across European football, from the sport's governing body to clubs and former players. The breadth of the response reflects his standing in the Spanish game, though the available reports give few details about his career beyond his club.
Further statements from Tenerife, the Spanish football authorities and the league in which the collision took place are likely to follow, along with confirmation of any arrangements for tributes at upcoming fixtures.
