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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.
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BARCELONA (AP) — While Spain mourns the death of a footballer who suffered cardiac arrest after a collision in the countryside, the emergency medical treatment he received was the subject of questions.

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The president of the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation also gave his full support to his goalkeeper.

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Jesús de Miguel collided with Jesús Owono. The Tenerife striker died a day later. Now the goalkeeper has spoken out.

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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