Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies following match collision

CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at age 30, one day after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match against FC Andorra. The incident occurred seven minutes into stoppage time when de Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who struck the player in the chest with his knee while clearing a long ball. De Miguel received emergency medical treatment on the pitch for over five minutes before being transported to a hospital by ambulance, where he later passed away.

Following the tragedy, FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono faced a wave of online abuse, leading him to deactivate his social media accounts. Teammate Lautaro Spatz publicly defended Owono, stating he is deeply affected and that the collision was an unfortunate accident rather than an intentional act. FC Andorra has confirmed it is providing psychological support to its staff and players. Additionally, the Equatoguinean Football Federation has issued a statement of support for Owono as he navigates the aftermath of the event. The tragic passing has prompted widespread condolences for the family of de Miguel and the club.