Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match
- 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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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…
Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel has died after a collision during a match, <p>30-year-old Jesús de Miguel fainted after colliding with the Andorra goalkeeper and died of cardiac arrest. Matches in Spain </p>transferred.
Spanish football pro Jesús de Miguel of CD Tenerife died after a hard foul and a cardiac arrest. Spanish police are investigating for negligent killing.
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