Spanish football is mourning the death of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who has died at the age of 30 after collapsing during a Segunda División fixture against FC Andorra.
What happened
- De Miguel was involved in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono as he pursued the ball late in Monday’s match.
- The Tenerife striker collapsed following the impact and suffered a cardiac arrest.
- Medical staff provided urgent treatment on the field before he was taken to hospital by ambulance.
- The game was stopped immediately and ultimately abandoned with the score level at 2-2.
- CD Tenerife confirmed on Tuesday morning that De Miguel had died.
Tenerife statement and tributes
In an emotional announcement, Tenerife said: “Overwhelmed by pain, with a knot in our throats and unable to accept that this is real, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.”
The club offered its sympathy to De Miguel’s relatives, friends, team-mates and supporters. Messages of condolence have also come from throughout the football community following the striker’s death.
