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.
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