Spanish Footballer Jesús de Miguel Dies After On-Pitch Collision During Match

Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel tragically passed away at the age of 30 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following injuries sustained during an on-pitch collision the previous day. The incident occurred during a Spanish second-division match between his club, CD Tenerife, and FC Andorra. De Miguel, a striker, collided heavily with Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, in the closing minutes of the game, resulting in head and chest injuries.

The collision caused De Miguel to suffer a cardiac arrest, and he was immediately treated on the field before being transported to a hospital in Santa Cruz. While paramedics successfully resuscitated him en route, and his condition was initially reported as stable, his neurological state worsened overnight. CD Tenerife confirmed his death on Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM local time.

The match, which was tied 2-2 at the time of the incident, was abandoned, and the Andorra goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, received a straight red card. CD Tenerife released a heartfelt statement expressing profound sorrow and offering condolences to De Miguel's family and loved ones, requesting privacy during this difficult time. Tributes have also been shared by the Spanish Footballers' Association and other clubs.