Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match
The striker suffered cardiac arrest after a violent challenge, and Spanish football clubs led tributes as the federation suspended Tuesday matches.
- 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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Jesús de Miguel lost consciousness in the Spanish second division match of CD Tenerife against Andorra after a collision. A few hours later, his club confirmed the death message.
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Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has died at 30, a day after a collision during Tenerife’s match against FC Andorra left him in critical condition. Despite emergency treatment and hospital care, the striker could not be saved. The match was stopped with the score tied 2-2.
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