Spanish Police Open Routine Investigation After Tenerife Striker Jesus De Miguel Dies Aged 30 Following an on-Pitch Collision
Police have opened a judicial investigation after the 30-year-old died in hospital following a collision that led to cardiac arrest and an abandoned match.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Club Deportivo Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died at age 30 following cardiac arrest caused by a collision during Monday's match against Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.
- During stoppage time, Owono rushed to midfield and received a red card for the reckless challenge that forced the match to be abandoned at 2-2, with De Miguel requiring emergency hospital transport.
- Under Spanish law, the death has triggered a judicial investigation, with police currently examining the circumstances under judicial supervision as required for any non-natural fatality.
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed Tuesday's fixtures, while UEFA announced that all matches this week will be preceded by a moment of silence to honor the player.
- Fans will gather at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium on Saturday for a tribute, while Club Deportivo Tenerife majority shareholder Rayco Garcia confirmed the funeral will be held in Navahermosa.
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A tragic event shakes the football world: Spanish player Jesus de Miguel (30) from the second division CD Tenerife died after a foul at the home match against Andorra FC on Monday. The club writes: "With deep pain, a dump in his neck and unable to believe that this is true." And then it says: "There are no comforting words; nothing can relieve this immeasurable grief." Jesus de Miguel collided with his goalkeeper Jesus Owono at the match against…
Spanish authorities have opened an investigation into possible manslaughter after the tragic death of 30-year-old Tenerife footballer Jesus de Miguel. The striker died after a serious collision during a match in Spain's second division, the Associated Press reports. The Spanish National Police confirmed that an investigation has been opened, which will also involve prosecutors. The aim is to clarify all the circumstances surrounding the fatal in…
Police open manslaughter probe after Spanish footballer dies
Spanish police launch investigation into Tenerife forward's death - media Spanish police are investigating the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel after a collision with <p>an Andorra goalkeeper. Ovono can threatened with up to 4 years in prison</p>.
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