Jesus de Miguel's family pay tribute to the lasting mark he left on so many people as the footballer is laid to rest in Spain.
Spain paused to say goodbye to Jesus de Miguel as family, friends and mourners gathered for the footballer's funeral. It was a emotional day, marked by grief and by gratitude for the outpouring of love around him.
His family said they will forever carry the memory of the impact he had on so many people. That influence, they made clear, reached well beyond the pitch and into the lives of those who knew him, played alongside him and cheered him on.
The family also thanked everyone who has offered support in recent days. The messages, tributes and presence of well-wishers have offered some comfort through an incredibly painful time.
Funeral services like this one show how deeply a player can touch a community. For De Miguel's loved ones, the focus now is on remembering the person he was and keeping alive what he meant to those around him.
