Summary
- Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has died after suffering severe injuries in a horrific on-field collision during a second-division match between CD Tenerife and Andorra on Monday.
- The match was abandoned as players from both teams watched in distress while De Miguel received emergency medical assistance.
- De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025 after spending much of his professional career playing in Spain’s lower football divisions.
Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has died after suffering severe injuries in a horrific on-field collision during a second-division match between CD Tenerife and Andorra on Monday.
The 30-year-old striker collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in the closing moments of the match. De Miguel was chasing the ball near the halfway line when Owono, who had moved far outside his goal, crashed into him at speed while attempting to clear it.
The goalkeeper was immediately shown a red card for the challenge. However, after realising the seriousness of the situation, he rushed back towards De Miguel as medical staff attended to the injured player.
The match was abandoned as players from both teams watched in distress while De Miguel received emergency medical assistance. He initially held his chest before becoming motionless on the pitch.
The striker was rushed to hospital, where his condition was initially described as stable despite the severity of his injuries. However, his condition deteriorated overnight, with his club later confirming a neurological decline.
CD Tenerife announced his death on Tuesday, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss and extending condolences to his family, friends and teammates.
Andorra also paid tribute to the late footballer, describing the news as devastating and offering condolences to everyone close to him.
De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025 after spending much of his professional career playing in Spain’s lower football divisions.
Tributes have also poured in from across the football world. His former Unionistas de Salamanca teammate Fernando Román shared photographs of the pair on social media, remembering him as more than a friend.
Real Madrid announced plans to observe a minute of silence during its training session, while Barcelona also expressed sadness over his death.
Meanwhile, the Spanish football federation suspended all matches scheduled for Tuesday as a mark of respect for the late striker.
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