Spanish football club CD Tenerife has announced the tragic death of its striker, Jesús de Miguel, following a serious collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a match on Monday.
The 30-year-old forward reportedly suffered a severe blow to the chest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during the Spanish second-division fixture.
De Miguel was immediately taken for medical attention and later admitted to the intensive care unit as his condition remained critical. The incident occurred deep into stoppage time, with the match tied at 2-2.
Owono was initially shown a red card for the challenge, but the referee subsequently abandoned the fixture following the incident.
In an update on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Tenerife announced that De Miguel's condition had deteriorated overnight and confirmed that he had passed away at 8:00 a.m.
The club expressed profound sadness over the loss, describing the news as devastating and extending its condolences to the late footballer's family, friends and everyone connected to Tenerife.
In its emotional statement, the club said:
“Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic death, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.”
The statement continued by expressing sympathy for his loved ones, adding that there were no words capable of easing the pain of such a tragic loss.
Tenerife also disclosed that De Miguel's family had expressed gratitude for the numerous messages of support and condolences received following the incident.
However, the family appealed to the public and the media to respect their privacy as they come to terms with the devastating loss.
The footballer's death has brought a tragic end to an incident that occurred during what was an intensely contested match, leaving his club, teammates and supporters mourning his passing.
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