CD Tenerife confirmed the tragic death of 30-year-old striker Jesús de Miguel on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following a severe on-field incident during a La Liga 2 match against FC Andorra. The forward suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono near midfield in the final minutes of extra time. Medical staff rushed to the pitch, and De Miguel was transported to a local hospital where he was placed in the intensive care unit. Despite aggressive medical intervention, his neurological condition deteriorated, and he passed away at 8:00 a.m., leaving the football community in shock.
Tragic La Liga 2 incident ends career of promising forward following cardiac arrest
The collision occurred as both players raced for a loose ball, with Owono jumping toward the play and striking De Miguel. The referee immediately sent off Owono for using excessive force while the ball was in play. In a display of immediate concern, Owono rushed back onto the pitch to assist De Miguel, joined by players from both teams before the match was abandoned due to the critical nature of the emergency. The incident highlights the inherent risks of high-intensity competition, where split-second decisions can have devastating, irreversible consequences.
In a statement released by the club, CD Tenerife expressed their profound grief, stating they were “broken with pain” and “unable to believe that this is true.” The announcement marked the end of a promising career for De Miguel, who had been a key figure for the Canarian side. The football world is expected to observe a moment of silence in his honor, with peers and officials paying tribute to a young man whose life was cut short by a preventable tragedy on the pitch.
Source: Yahoo Sports
