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Tenerife Player Dies After On-Field Collision
3 Nov
Summary
- Jesús de Miguel collapsed after a collision during a Spanish second-division match.
- The 30-year-old forward suffered a cardiac arrest following the on-field incident.
- The club confirmed his tragic death the following morning.
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has tragically passed away at the age of 30. The player suffered a cardiac arrest on Tuesday, November 2, 2026, following a collision during a Spanish second-division match the previous day.
De Miguel sustained a blow to the chest while competing for the ball against Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. The match, which was tied 2-2 in the 108th minute, was suspended following the incident and De Miguel was immediately taken to a hospital.
CD Tenerife announced his death with profound sadness, stating they were "heartbroken" by the "cruel loss." The club extended condolences to his grieving family and loved ones.
De Miguel, a native of Madrid, began his professional career in 2015. He played for several lower-division clubs before joining Tenerife last year. The football community, including former Barcelona player Gerard Pique, has offered condolences.