The family of Jesús de Miguel have received an extraordinary show of support following the death of the Spanish striker during a match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra. A crowdfunding campaign launched by fellow footballer Fran Sol has raised more than €217,000, with donations arriving from players, club executives and supporters. The family have now publicly acknowledged the contributions, while the goalkeeper involved in the fatal collision has been handed a 12-match suspension.
Jesús de Miguel’s family thank donors as crowdfunding campaign raises €217,895
The family of Jesús de Miguel have confirmed that they have received the donations collected through a crowdfunding campaign launched by footballer Fran Sol, following the striker’s death on November 3. In a statement published by the Spanish players’ association AFE, the family expressed their gratitude to everyone who had contributed, describing the response as a source of comfort during an extremely difficult period. “We have already received the donations from the crowdfunding campaign launched by the footballer Fran Sol, and we would like to express our deepest thanks and gratitude to everyone for this outpouring of love and support that we have received,” the statement read. The family also acknowledged the scale of the response, saying they had been moved by the number of people who had rallied behind the initiative. “We have been deeply moved to see such a large number of people rally around this initiative. Every kind gesture means a great deal to us, and we want you to know that we have received all these kind sentiments with the utmost love”. They added that messages of support had carried particular significance for relatives still trying to come to terms with the loss. “We extend our deepest thanks to everyone who contributed with their kind messages, in words that seemed simple yet carried every meaning of gratitude for a family still living through the impact of the shock, and trying to find some comfort in the solidarity of the thousands around them”.
Soccer Football - Funeral of CD Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel - Navahermosa, Spain - November 5, 2026 Mourners carry the coffin of Jesus de Miguel as they head towards the cemetery for the funeral REUTERS/Alejandro Martinez Velez
The campaign remains open. As of November 14, it had raised €217,895 towards its €300,000 target, with approximately 5,400 donations recorded. That represents more than 72 per cent of the intended amount, and the total may continue to increase as contributions arrive. Several prominent figures from Spanish football were among the donors. Cádiz president Cristian Siptin contributed €15,000, while Ceuta president Luhay Hamido donated €3,500. Players also supported the campaign, with Pedro Porro giving €3,500 and Marc Bartra contributing €3,000. Alex Remiro and Borja Iglesias each donated €2,500.
What happened to Jesús de Miguel during Tenerife vs Andorra?
The tragedy occurred on Monday, November 2, during a Segunda División fixture between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra. The match was level at 2-2 when De Miguel attempted to challenge for a high ball and collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who had come out of his goal to deal with the situation. The collision left the Tenerife striker suffering a cardiac arrest, bringing the match to a halt as medical staff rushed to provide emergency treatment on the pitch. Players and spectators watched as medical personnel attempted to revive him, while the incident left both teams visibly shaken.
CD Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel reacts after a collision with FC Andorra's Jesus Owono, Soccer Football, LaLiga 2, CD Tenerife v FC Andorra, Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, Santa Cruz de Tenerife,
Owono, the Equatorial Guinea international, received a straight red card for the challenge. De Miguel was given immediate medical assistance before being taken for further treatment, but his death was announced the following day, November 3. The incident prompted an outpouring of grief across Spanish football, with the fundraising campaign becoming one of the ways players and supporters could help his family. Owono subsequently expressed his devastation over what had happened, acknowledging the pain of losing the striker and the suffering of those closest to him. “These are the hardest days of my life. I find it extremely difficult to express my feelings, and I am unable to come to terms with what happened. I feel great pain at the loss of Jesus. I think of him, of his family and of everyone who loved him,” he said. The goalkeeper also recognised that there would be matters to address following the incident, but said his immediate thoughts remained with De Miguel and his family. “I know there are many matters that must be dealt with, and I will face everything that comes with the utmost respect. But right now, I cannot think of anything other than Jesus and the pain we are living through. Rest in peace, Jesus”.
Jesús Owono handed 12-match suspension after fatal collision
The disciplinary consequences of the incident have now been confirmed, with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) handing Owono a 12-match suspension on Friday, November 13.
The maximum sanction follows the collision during the November 2 fixture, when the 25-year-old goalkeeper rushed out of his area and struck De Miguel while attempting to defend the ball. The suspension represents a significant sporting penalty for Owono, who will be unavailable for FC Andorra for the duration of the ban. The decision comes less than two weeks after the incident, which has left both clubs and the wider Spanish football community mourning De Miguel. For De Miguel's family, the donations have provided tangible support at a time when they continue to live with the loss. The campaign launched by Sol remains open, and the €300,000 target has yet to be reached, despite contributions from thousands of people across the game.
