CD Tenerife confirmed the tragic death of 30-year-old striker Jesus de Miguel on Tuesday morning following a catastrophic incident during a Spanish second division match against FC Andorra. The former Real Madrid youth product suffered a cardiac arrest after a violent collision in the middle of the pitch, where he was struck by Equatorial Guinea international goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had rushed out of his box to clear the ball. Despite immediate resuscitation efforts on the field and subsequent transfer to intensive care, Tenerife announced that De Miguel’s condition had “worsened neurologically” before he passed away at 8:00 am local time (7:00 am GMT).
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The incident occurred late in the second half at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium while the teams were locked in a 2-2 deadlock. The severity of the foul prompted referee intervention, resulting in Owono’s immediate red card and the subsequent abandonment of the match. Spanish media reports indicate that De Miguel was pronounced dead at the hospital after failing to recover from the neurological damage sustained during the collision. The abrupt end to the game underscored the fragile nature of professional football, leaving players, staff, and fans in shock as they processed the sudden loss of a key figure in the club’s current campaign.
In a heartfelt statement, CD Tenerife expressed their profound grief, describing themselves as “broken with pain” and “unable to believe this is real.” The club emphasized that no words could ease the sorrow felt by the community, directing their thoughts toward De Miguel’s family, close friends, and the Tenerife faithful who are mourning the terrible news. This tragedy casts a long shadow over La Liga 2, prompting widespread tributes from across the football world and reigniting urgent conversations about player safety protocols and the physical risks inherent in high-intensity midfield challenges.
Source: Yahoo Sports
