Sports Feed: Former Atletico Madrid player Miguel Jones passes away

Former Atletico Madrid player Miguel Jones passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81.

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Updated : 9 April 2020, 12:56 PM IST

Sports Feed: Former Atletico Madrid player Miguel Jones passes away

New Delhi: Former Atletico Madrid player Miguel Jones passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81.

Compañeros de una época gloriosa de nuestro club recuerdan la legendaria figura de Miguel Jones.

? "Como jugador y persona, todo lo que se diga es poco: era excepcional"

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— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) April 8, 2020

The club took to Twitter to write: "We're mourning the passing of club legend Miguel Jones, who will forever live in our hearts. May he rest in peace." Real Madrid also expressed its condolences over the death of Jones.

Real Madrid C.F. is deeply saddened by the passing of @atletienglish legend Miguel Jones. Our club wishes to convey its condolences to his family and friends, his club and to all of the Atlético de Madrid supporters.

— Real Madrid C.F. ???? (@realmadriden) April 8, 2020

"Real Madrid C.F. is deeply saddened by the passing of @atletienglish legend Miguel Jones. Our club wishes to convey its condolences to his family and friends, his club and to all of the Atletico de Madrid supporters," Real Madrid tweeted.

Currently, most of the leagues around the world have been suspended in the view of coronavirus pandemic. Spain's premier domestic tournament, La Liga has also been postponed indefinitely due to the deadly virus. (ANI)