Tragedy in Spanish football: Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies after a brutal collision during a match
CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died in hospital on Tuesday after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest caused by a violent collision with goalkeeper Jesús Owono during the match against FC Andorra.
The football world is in deep mourning and shock. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel, CD Tenerife's 30-year-old Spanish striker, was confirmed after he failed to recover from the severe injuries he suffered in Monday's match against FC Andorra.
The play
The tragedy happened during an aerial challenge in the opponent's box, when Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono came out to claim the ball and collided violently with the striker. The impact left the player down on the pitch, and the match at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López was stopped so medical staff could treat him.
The hours in hospital
De Miguel suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest on the way to hospital, and paramedics managed to resuscitate him before he was rushed into the Intensive Care Unit at Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. His neurological condition deteriorated irreversibly overnight, and his death was confirmed at 8 a.m.
'There are no words of comfort': CD Tenerife.
The match was suspended amid the despair and tears of players from both teams. After the news broke, CD Tenerife expressed its grief and support for the family, who thanked people for their messages and asked for the utmost respect for their privacy. Spanish football says goodbye to a beloved striker who made his way through the lower divisions.
Sources: Diario de Avisos · RTVC
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