Spanish football is mourning after reports claimed Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, 30, pᴀssed away following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono
Tragedy in Spanish Football: Tenerife Striker Jesus de Miguel Dies After On-Pitch Collision
Spanish football is mourning the devastating loss of CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who pᴀssed away at the age of 30 following a fatal collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
The tragic incident occurred during the dying moments of second-half stoppage time at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium, with the match locked at a 2-2 draw. Chasing an aerial ball in the box, De Miguel collided violently with Owono as the goalkeeper rushed off his line to make a clearance.
De Miguel collapsed immediately and lost consciousness on the pitch. Players from both sides frantically waved for medical ᴀssistance as emergency teams rushed onto the field to administer urgent first aid. Referee Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez issued a straight red card to Owono for the challenge before suspending the match in the 108th minute so the stricken striker could be stretchered off and transported by ambulance to the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. The fixture was subsequently abandoned with the 2-2 scoreline standing.
According to Spanish media reports, De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest following the impact and had to be resuscitated by paramedics en route to the hospital. Placed in the intensive care unit (ICU), his condition was initially described by the club as critical yet stable.
However, his neurological status deteriorated rapidly in the early hours of November 3, 2026. At 8:00 AM local time, CD Tenerife confirmed the heartbreaking news via their official channels.
“We are heartbroken, devastated, and in complete disbelief,” the club wrote in an official statement. “CD Tenerife regrets to inform you that our forward, Jesus de Miguel Alameda, pᴀssed away at 8:00 AM on November 3, 2026.”
The club extended its deepest sympathies to De Miguel’s family, loved ones, and supporters. In a brief message, the player’s family thanked the public for their outpouring of love and support while asking for privacy as they grieve. Tributes from clubs, players, and fans across Spain have since poured in to honor the late striker.
