Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old striker for Tenerife, passed away following a severe injury sustained during a Spanish second-division game.
During a game against FC Andorra on Monday, the attacker collided violently with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for his challenge, resulting in injuries to his head and chest.
On Monday, De Miguel’s condition was reported as “stable but serious,” but on Tuesday morning, his condition worsened, and the Spaniard passed away at 7:00 GMT.
After De Miguel’s death, Spanish authorities have begun an inquiry for potential involuntary manslaughter, according to a Tuesday Reuters story.
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Jesus De Miguel |
| Incident | Medical emergency during a football match |
| Teams | CD Tenerife vs FC Andorra |
| Location | Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, Tenerife, Spain |
| Match Score | 2 to 2 before abandonment |
| Incident Time | Seven minutes into stoppage time |
| Goalkeeper | Owono |
| Former Club | Castellon |
| Tributes | Tenerife, FC Andorra, Gerard Pique and La Liga officials |
| Support | Psychological support offered by FC Andorra |
Tenerife Mourns Tragic Loss of Striker
“Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true” Tenerife said.Nothing can alleviate this overpowering grief, not even words of consolation. We support his family, his loved ones, and everyone in Tenerife who is suffering this terrible loss today.”
In 2025, Jesus de Miguel signed a three-year contract with Tenerife.
Seven minutes into stoppage time, Tenerife and Andorra were tied 2-2 when the event happened.
Tenerife Players Traumatized by Teammate's Death
Before being transported by ambulance from Tenerife’s Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez to the hospital, the striker lay motionless on the field as emergency personnel attended to him.
The event clearly upset players on both sides, with some of De Miguel’s teammates crying.
Before ending the game, the referee gave Owono a straight red card.
The goalie has subsequently deleted his Instagram account, which had more than 30,000 followers on Tuesday morning.
De Miguel had a heart collapse in the ambulance and was revived by paramedics en route to the hospital, according to Spanish media, including Marca.
According to Felipe Minambres, president of Tenerife, the team’s players will require “professional assistance” to help them cope with the loss of a teammate.
Right now, we are all experiencing extreme sadness and vulnerability. It’s difficult to comprehend what has occurred,” Minambres remarked.
Particularly among the athletes and their spouses, we are aware that we will require assistance. Help offers have already started to come in today, and they will keep coming.
We will require expert help, but we also need the support of all of our supporters, as they probably share our current emotions.”
Football Clubs Unite in Mourning De Miguel
“We are deeply affected by what has happened and we share the pain that the club is experiencing,” it said.
We have been in touch with them from the start and are available for whatever they may want.Everyone at FC Andorra, including our players and coaching staff, has been deeply affected emotionally by what has transpired.
Everyone is going through exceptionally tough circumstances right now, and we want to make sure that nobody has to go through them alone. For this reason, the club offers psychological help to anyone in need.
Football World Mourns Jesus De Miguel
“It’s hard to find words when reality strikes in such an unfair way,” stated Castellon, De Miguel’s previous club.We offer our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones, whom we hug during these incredibly trying times, and we join them in their sadness with all our devotion.”
“Today, we all share the terrible pain of an irreparable loss,” stated La Liga president Javier Tebas.My sincere sympathies to his loved ones, family, teammates, and the whole club.”
