Spanish soccer player dies after horrifying on-field collision
The soccer world is in mourning after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died at the age of 30, following a cardiac arrest during a match.
Spanish football club CD Tenerife announced the tragic death of striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00am local time. The 30-year-old forward lost his life following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a match on Monday. The club expressed profound grief, describing the loss as a devastating tragedy that left them, De Miguel's family, and supporters in shock.
The statement from the club read, "Broken in pain, with a knot in the throat and unable to believe this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic death, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 hours, of Jesus de Miguel Alameda." The club urged respect for the family's privacy during their mourning period and appreciated the messages of support received.
The incident occurred in the closing stages of the match when De Miguel and Owono collided while both players challenged for a loose ball. Owono was shown a straight red card for the incident. De Miguel collapsed unconscious after the impact, and despite immediate medical attention, he was resuscitated but remained unconscious. He was later admitted to the intensive care unit as his neurological condition deteriorated. The match was abandoned in the 108th minute with both teams level at 2-2 following the incident.
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