Tragic Loss: Tenerife's Jesús de Miguel Passes Away at 30 After On-Field Incident

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Jesús de Miguel, a forward for CD Tenerife, has died following a collision with Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, during a second division match. The incident occurred late in the game, leaving fans and players in shock. Tenerife announced the devastating news on November 3, 2026, stating, "No words can ease the pain, nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness." The club expressed its condolences to De Miguel's family, friends, and supporters, who are collectively grieving the loss of a talented player. The 30-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest after being struck in the chest while vying for the ball in midfield. Medical personnel rushed to the scene, treating him for over five minutes before he was transported to the hospital, where his condition sadly deteriorated. As players from both teams called for urgent medical help, Owono was shown a straight red card for the incident. The match was ultimately abandoned due to the severity of the situation. De Miguel began his professional journey in 2015 with Leganés B and had stints at eight clubs across Spain, including his most recent team, Tenerife, which he joined last year. Tributes have poured in from across the football world, with clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid expressing their sorrow. Barcelona conveyed their support, stating, "Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends, and loved ones during these difficult times." Real Madrid also extended their condolences, sending love and strength to De Miguel's family and teammates.