Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match
The Spanish Football Federation postponed Tuesday’s Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches after De Miguel died following a collision in stoppage time.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda died at age 30 following a cardiac arrest, with the Spanish club confirming his passing at 8 a.m. after his condition worsened in the hospital.
- Monday's match against Andorra was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time after De Miguel collided with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who received a straight red card after striking the striker's chest.
- Medical staff treated the striker on the pitch for more than five minutes before ambulance transport to Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz, where staff had initially reported him as "stable, despite the severity of his condition."
- Football clubs across Spain, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, have led tributes following the news, with Barcelona stating, "Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times."
- De Miguel debuted his professional career in 2015 for Leganes, contributing 11 goals in 29 games for Tenerife since joining in 2025, marking a rising talent lost in the Segunda Division.
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"Breaked by the pain, the throat tied and without being able to believe that it is real, the CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 08:00, of Jesus de Miguel", writes the Canarian club in a statement. As he was watching the ball coming in his back, in the central round, the 30-year-old player had been hit in the air by the guard of the club of Andorra, Jesus Owono. The players nearby had immediately called for …
The player of the Tenerife Jesús de Miguel died in the hospital, where he entered after the strong blow he received when colliding with the rival goalkeeper in a game.
The football world is in mourning. This morning it was announced that Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel has died following a terrible collision with Jesús Owono, the goalkeeper of FC Andorra. Meanwhile, many footballers and clubs are expressing their condolences.
Spanish footballer dies after collision with keeper
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match. "Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe this is real, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death...of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," his club Tenerife said in a statement. "No words can ease the pain, nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness. Our t…
Spanish soccer player Jesus de Miguel dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing during match
"Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," the club said.
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