All football days suspended in Spain due to death

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has announced the suspension of all matches scheduled for this Tuesday corresponding to the Copa del Rey and the Copa de la Reina following the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel, Tenerife player.

"After confirming the death of Jesús de Miguel, CD Tenerife player, and as a sign of respect and solidarity, the RFEF has decreed the suspension of the matches scheduled for this Tuesday, November 3, corresponding to the first and third rounds of the Copa del Rey Mapfre and Copa de la Reina Iberdrola, respectively," the RFEF said in a statement.

The federative body, which also confirmed the suspension of the official presentation in the Extremaduran town of Almendralejo of the U-21 team's match against Japan, indicated that "it will inform in the near future about the new planning of its tournaments and the final schedules of the postponed matches."

"The great family of Spanish football remains united in grief over this sad loss and conveys all its love and support to the family, friends and loved ones of Jesús de Miguel, as well as the Tenerife team and all its fans, in these very difficult moments," he said.

In the Copa del Rey Mapfre, whose First Round has also been altered by the postponement of more than twenty matches last Wednesday due to the tragic train accident in Urda (Toledo), the duels between CD Anaitasuna and Deportivo Alavés, and between CD Pamplona and SD Eibar, were scheduled for this Tuesday. RC Celta-RCD Espanyol was the scheduled match of the Third Round of the Copa de la Reina Iberdrola.

Sarabia's presentation, also postponed

Espanyol has decided to postpone to this Wednesday the presentation of Eder Sarabia as the new coach of the first team, initially scheduled for this Tuesday, due to the death of the player Jesús de Miguel.

Espanyol has also joined in the expressions of affection and respect: "Dismayed and deeply saddened by the loss of Jesús de Miguel. From Espanyol we join in the pain of his family, friends and all of Tenerife in these difficult times. All our love and sincere hug. May he rest in peace."

Eder Sarabia's presentation will take place this Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. at the RCDE Stadium, where the Basque coach will outline the details of his project.