CD Tenerife Striker Jesus de Miguel Dies After Match Collision
The 30-year-old player died on Tuesday morning following a challenge from Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-tier game.
By Jacob Reynolds ·
CD Tenerife confirmed on Tuesday that 30-year-old striker Jesus de Miguel died following an on-field collision during a match the previous day. The club stated that De Miguel passed away at 8:00 a.m. local time, which is 7:00 a.m. UK time.
The incident took place on Monday night in a Spanish second-tier league game between CD Tenerife and Andorra. Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono ran from his goal to challenge De Miguel for the ball in the center circle. The referee immediately sent Owono off, marking the third red card of the match.
De Miguel sustained head and chest injuries from the contact and was taken to the hospital. The match was suspended following the collision. Late on Monday, the club reported that the striker was stable despite the severity of his condition.
In the early hours of Tuesday, CD Tenerife issued an update stating that De Miguel's condition had worsened neurologically. The club described the news as a "tragic passing" and said they were "heartbroken" and "unable to believe that this is true." They added that there are no words of comfort to ease the sadness.
De Miguel joined CD Tenerife last year. The club expressed its support for his family, loved ones, and the wider footballing community. The family asked for privacy during this difficult time. Andorra also issued a statement on X, sending sincere condolences to De Miguel's family, teammates, and friends.
The Spanish soccer federation responded to the news by postponing two Copa del Rey matches and one Copa de la Reina match scheduled for Tuesday.
Source: Sky News
