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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match
CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. following cardiac arrest, a day after colliding with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during Monday's second-division match in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Monday's match was abandoned in the 108th minute with the score tied 2-2 after Owono collided with de Miguel near midfield while attempting to clear the ball, resulting in a straight red card for the goalkeeper.
Spanish National Police and prosecutors launched a routine judicial investigation into potential involuntary manslaughter, with the High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands clarifying the inquiry is a standard procedural requirement for non-natural deaths.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed Tuesday's Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches as a gesture of respect, while UEFA confirmed moments of silence will precede Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League matches this week.
Owono deactivated his social media after receiving online abuse, while Tenerife majority shareholder Rayco García announced a public tribute this Saturday at the stadium and funeral arrangements in Navahermosa, Toledo, for de Miguel.