Spanish police investigate Tenerife player's death after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel following a collision during a LaLiga 2 match against FC Andorra. The 30-year-old player died on Tuesday, November 3, at Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest during the match at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López on Monday.

According to police sources, the incident occurred in stoppage time when Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, clashed with De Miguel, striking him in the chest. Owono was shown a red card. CD Tenerife released a statement expressing grief over the "tragic passing" of the player. The National Police's Homicide Group in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is leading the inquiry, which is automatically opened when a death occurs from non-natural causes.

While investigators are examining possible involuntary manslaughter under Spain's Penal Code, chief prosecutor José Luis Sánchez-Jáuregui believes criminal proceedings are unlikely due to the nature of the collision during normal play. Authorities will review the referee's match report, match footage, medical reports, and the sports disciplinary committee's findings to determine if the challenge constituted dangerous play.

As of now, no judicial ruling has established criminal responsibility for the goalkeeper, and the investigation remains open as Spanish football mourns De Miguel.