Football: a player from the Spanish second division dies following an on-field impact.
Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel, forward for CD Tenerife in the Spanish second division, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following a collision on the field that occurred on Monday night. The 30-year-old player was struck mid-air by the Equatorial Guinean goalkeeper of the Andorra club, Jesus Owono, before being rushed to the hospital.
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CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel lost his life just hours after being admitted to the hospital following a violent clash with the opposing goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match, the club announced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
« We are devastated by this pain, choked up and struggling to believe this is reality. CD Tenerife announces the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8 AM», the club stated in a press release.
The 30-year-old player, who was struck in the air by the Equatorial Guinean goalkeeper of the Andorra club, Jesus Owono, was quickly transported to the hospital in Tenerife, where he was initially reported to be in a « stable but critical condition».
This collision led to the interruption of the match, which was in the 97th minute of the 12th round, with the score at 2-2.
Victim of a cardiorespiratory crisis according to local media
Jesus de Miguel remained motionless on the field for a time before being evacuated, suffering from a cardiorespiratory crisis, according to local media. Before announcing his death, the hospital in Tenerife reported that the player's condition had « deteriorated from a neurological standpoint».
« There are no words to ease this pain; nothing can lessen this deep sense of sadness. We stand with the grieving family, his loved ones, and all the supporters of CD Tenerife who mourn this loss», concluded the club's statement.
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