CD Tenerife confirmed the tragic death of 30-year-old striker Jesus de Miguel on Tuesday morning, ending a brief but impactful career cut short by a catastrophic on-pitch incident. De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest late in added time during Monday’s match against Andorra after colliding with goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The forward was immediately attended to on the field before being rushed to the Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz, where he entered the intensive care unit.
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The club’s initial report described De Miguel as “stable, despite the severity of his condition,” but his neurological status deteriorated rapidly in the early hours of Tuesday. In a statement released at 8:00 AM, CD Tenerife expressed profound grief, noting they were “heartbroken… and unable to believe this is true.” The announcement marked a somber moment for Spanish football, highlighting the rare but devastating risks associated with high-impact collisions in professional matches.
De Miguel’s passing has prompted an immediate outpouring of condolences from across the footballing community, with teammates, rivals, and league officials paying tribute to a player who had recently joined the Canarian side. This incident underscores the critical importance of on-field medical protocols and the fragility of life in sport, leaving the Tenerife squad and fanbase in mourning as they prepare to honor his memory in the coming days.
Source: The Independent Sport
