Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match
- CD Tenerife announced the death of striker Jesús de Miguel, 30, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following neurological deterioration after a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during Monday's match.
- The match was abandoned in the 108th minute after Owono's challenge left de Miguel unconscious; paramedics treated the striker for over five minutes before rushing him to hospital, where he suffered cardiac arrest.
- Tributes poured in from Barcelona and Real Madrid, who expressed 'deepest sorrow,' while the Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed Tuesday's fixtures as a 'gesture of respect and solidarity' and UEFA announced a minute of silence.
- Spanish police have opened an investigation into potential involuntary manslaughter, according to reports, while disciplinary authorities are expected to weigh a suspension of eight to 12 matches for Owono under the federation's code.
- While fatal on-pitch incidents are rare, the inquiry will determine if the challenge breached the accepted risks of football, as Spanish law distinguishes between negligence degrees, establishing a high threshold for criminal prosecution.
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The 30-year-old CD player Tenerife succumbed to a cardio-respiratory arrest after being hit in an aerial duel by the doorman of the Andorran club. An investigation was opened "Bracketed by the pain, the throat tied and without being able to believe that it was real, the CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 08:00 (GMT), of Jesus de Miguel", wrote the Canarian club in a press release.As he looked at the ball comi…
Spanish Soccer Player Killed in On-Field Collision
A second division match in Spain turned fatal this week for CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The 30-year-old died Tuesday morning, hours after suffering serious head and check injuries in what the BBC calls a "heavy collision" with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during stoppage-time Monday. Owno was sent off...
Spanish police open manslaughter probe after footballer dies from on-pitch clash
Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team’s goalkeeper in a second-division match. Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after he suffered cardiac arrest from the on-field collision, his club said on Tuesday. He was 30. De Miguel was challenging for the ball near midfield on Monday when he was struck in the chest by the onru…
Who is Jesús Owono and what charges could he face over Jesús de Miguel's death?
Spanish goalkeeper Jesús Owono faces a police investigation after the tragic death of forward Jesús de Miguel. De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Owono during a match in the Segunda División. Authorities are examining whether Owono's actions could lead to involuntary manslaughter charges or disciplinary action. The Spanish Football Federation's Disciplinary Code outlines various punishments based on the incident's seriousne…
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