Tenerife Striker Jesús de Miguel Dies at 30 After On-Field Collision
Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies at 30 after a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.
Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies at the age of 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest following a serious on-field collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division football match. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, November 2, 2026, and the Spanish club confirmed the forward's death on Tuesday morning, November 3.
Tenerife Confirms Jesús de Miguel's Death
Spanish football club CD Tenerife announced the death of its striker Jesús de Miguel through an emotional statement on Tuesday. The club confirmed that the 30-year-old passed away at 8:00 am local time after his condition deteriorated while receiving treatment in hospital.
The club expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended its condolences to his family, friends, teammates and supporters. It also requested privacy for the family during this difficult period.
De Miguel had been admitted to the intensive care unit following the incident. Although Tenerife initially described his condition as stable considering the severity of his injuries, a subsequent medical update reported a deterioration in his neurological condition.
How the On-Field Collision Happened
The fatal incident took place during Tenerife's Spanish second-division match against FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López on Monday.
With the match level at 2-2, the incident occurred during stoppage time when De Miguel chased a long ball towards the middle of the pitch. Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his goal to challenge for the ball, resulting in a forceful collision with the Tenerife forward.
The impact left De Miguel unconscious on the pitch. Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance as medical staff rushed to provide emergency treatment.
Owono was shown a straight red card following the collision. The referee subsequently abandoned the match as players and officials struggled to deal with the situation.
Medical personnel managed to restore De Miguel's pulse before transporting him by ambulance to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. However, despite emergency treatment, his condition worsened, and he died on Tuesday morning.
Football Community Pays Tribute to De Miguel
The news of De Miguel's death prompted an outpouring of condolences from football clubs, players and sporting organisations across Spain.
FC Andorra expressed its deepest sympathies to De Miguel's family, teammates and CD Tenerife. Gerard Piqué, the former Barcelona defender and majority shareholder of FC Andorra, also shared a message expressing his sadness over the tragedy.
Barcelona and Real Madrid joined other Spanish clubs in paying tribute to the late footballer. Both clubs extended their support to his family and loved ones.
LaLiga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation also expressed their condolences following the announcement.
Spanish Football Federation Postpones Matches
Following the tragic news, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced the postponement of football fixtures scheduled for Tuesday, including matches in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina.
The decision was taken as a mark of respect and solidarity with De Miguel's family and the Tenerife football community. UEFA also announced that moments of silence would be observed before European matches during the week.
The incident has renewed attention on player safety and the risks associated with high-impact collisions during professional football matches.
Jesús de Miguel's Football Career
Born in Madrid in 1996, Jesús de Miguel built his professional career through several Spanish football clubs. He played for teams including Leganés B, Inter Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Navalcarnero, Unionistas de Salamanca and Castellón.
He joined CD Tenerife in 2025 after helping Castellón secure promotion to Spain's second division. De Miguel became an important part of Tenerife's squad and contributed to the club's campaign.
His death has left teammates, supporters and the wider Spanish football community mourning the loss of a player whose career was still developing.
The football world continues to remember Jesús de Miguel, with clubs and supporters sharing messages of sympathy and support for his grieving family.
Source : https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ck62yvz046pjo
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