Spanish footballer: Jesús de Miguel dies after collision on the field

Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has died aged 30 as a result of a violent collision on the field. "With deep pain, a lump in the throat and unable to believe that this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8 a.m.," the second division club wrote in a statement at 9:32 a.m.

De Miguel collided with opposing goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a counterattack just behind the halfway line in the 7th minute of stoppage time in the game against FC Andorra on Monday evening. De Miguel suffered serious injuries to his head and chest. Goalkeeper Owono was shown a red card for the overly harsh action. Both teams appeared shaken by the sight of the injured player, and some professionals were said to have tears in their eyes. Referee Manuel Perez stopped the game when the score was 2-2.

Medical staff treated de Miguel on the pitch for five minutes before he was taken to hospital. On the way to the hospital, rescue workers had to resuscitate the footballer, according to an initial statement about his condition. At this point, de Miguel was breathing on his own but was unconscious. In the morning it was said that his "neurological condition" had worsened.

Compassion from opponent Andorra

»There are no words of comfort; “Nothing can alleviate this immense sadness,” the association wrote in its current statement. "We stand at the side of his grieving family, his relatives, the whole of Tenerife, which today mourns this cruel loss." Tenerife asked "for the greatest possible respect" for the family's privacy "at this difficult time."