By World Media Feed Editorial Team
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, November 3, 2026 — Spanish football is mourning the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who died at the age of 30 after suffering critical injuries in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second-division match on Monday.
CD Tenerife confirmed that De Miguel died at 8:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, November 3, in a statement expressing deep sorrow and offering condolences to his family, friends and supporters.
The incident occurred during the closing minutes of the match at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium in Tenerife. De Miguel was pursuing a long ball near midfield when Owono rushed out of his goal to challenge for possession. The goalkeeper collided with the forward, who suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to hospital.
Match Abandoned After Medical Emergency
The match between Tenerife and Andorra was tied 2–2 when the collision occurred during stoppage time.
Owono was shown a straight red card following the incident. Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance as doctors treated De Miguel on the pitch.
The player was transported by ambulance to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and admitted to intensive care.
Tenerife initially reported that he was stable despite the severity of his condition. In a later update, the club said his neurological condition had deteriorated.
The referee eventually abandoned the match in the 108th minute.
Police Open Investigation
Spanish National Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities are examining possible involuntary manslaughter, with prosecutors also expected to be involved, according to the Associated Press.
The investigation will establish the circumstances of the incident. No conclusion about criminal responsibility should be drawn before the authorities complete their work.
FC Andorra and its representatives have expressed condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates and Tenerife supporters.
Tributes Across Spanish Football
Messages of sympathy have come from clubs and figures across Spanish and international football.
FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid were among the clubs expressing condolences. Gerard Piqué, the former Barcelona defender and majority shareholder of FC Andorra, also paid tribute to the player.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation expressed its sadness and offered support to De Miguel’s family and the Tenerife community.
The federation also postponed scheduled Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches as a gesture of respect.
Remembering Jesús de Miguel
De Miguel began his professional career with Leganés B in 2015 and went on to play for several Spanish clubs, including Inter Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Navalcarnero, Unionistas de Salamanca and Castellón.
He joined CD Tenerife in 2025 and was part of the team that secured promotion to Spain’s second division.
His death has left teammates, supporters and the wider football community in mourning.
World Media Feed extends its condolences to the family, friends, teammates and supporters of Jesús de Miguel.
Sources:
- CD Tenerife — Official statement confirming the death of Jesús de Miguel
- Associated Press — Spanish police investigate after footballer dies following on-field collision
- Reuters / AFP reporting — Spanish footballer De Miguel dies after collision with goalkeeper
- The Guardian — Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel dies aged 30 after on-pitch collision
- Royal Spanish Football Federation — Official statement
World Media Feed distinguishes confirmed facts from ongoing investigations. The circumstances of the collision and any question of legal responsibility remain subject to the authorities’ investigation.
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