Tenerife footballer Jesus de Miguel passes away following match collision

Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old striker for the Spanish football club Tenerife, passed away on the morning of November 3, 2026, following a severe head injury sustained during a Segunda División match against Andorra on November 2. The collision occurred at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium when Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono made a dangerous challenge, resulting in his immediate expulsion via a red card and the final abandonment of the match. Despite receiving emergency CPR on the pitch and being rushed to the Nuestra Senora de Candelaria University Hospital, de Miguel succumbed to his injuries in the intensive care unit.

The tragedy has triggered significant repercussions in Spanish football. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) postponed several scheduled matches, including those in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina, to mourn the loss. The Spanish police have opened an investigation into potential involuntary manslaughter under Article 142 of the Penal Code. Furthermore, the RFEF disciplinary committee is evaluating penalties for Owono, with reports suggesting a suspension of 4 to 12 matches. The football community, including high-profile figures and clubs like Real Madrid, has expressed widespread grief and solidarity with the victim's family.