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Footballer Dies After Mid-Match Collision
3 Nov
Summary
- Player Jesus de Miguel died after a collision during a match.
- The collision occurred during stoppage time in a Tenerife vs Andorra game.
- Andorra goalkeeper Owono was involved in the incident and sent off.
A devastating incident occurred during a Segunda Division match between Tenerife and Andorra when player Jesus de Miguel suffered a fatal injury. The collision happened in the 97th minute as De Miguel chased a long ball, colliding with Andorra's goalkeeper Jesus Owono. Medical teams rushed to the pitch, and the match was abandoned.
Following the collision, De Miguel was taken to the hospital after experiencing a cardiorespiratory arrest. Although initial reports indicated his condition as stable but serious, it unfortunately deteriorated the following morning. Tenerife confirmed the heartbreaking news of the 30-year-old's passing, plunging the club and the wider football community into mourning.
Owono, who was shown a red card for the challenge, was reportedly deeply affected. He returned to the pitch to check on De Miguel before leaving. The tragic event has sparked intense debate online, with some fans calling for severe consequences for the goalkeeper, while others remind the public that collisions are part of the sport.
De Miguel, who joined Tenerife in 2025 and scored 11 goals in 29 appearances, was a key player. His untimely death at 30 casts a shadow over the club's season. Both Tenerife and Andorra have issued heartfelt condolence statements, expressing their sorrow and support for De Miguel's loved ones.
