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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies following match collision

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Nov 3, 2026, 15:30 IST

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel has passed away at the age of 30 following a fatal collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second division fixture.

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies following match collision

The football world is in mourning following the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The 30-year-old forward passed away on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026, following a severe collision during a Spanish second division match against FC Andorra.

Tenerife confirmed the news in an official statement, expressing profound grief over the loss. The club noted that the player died at 8:00 am, leaving the team, his family, and the wider football community in a state of deep shock. The club extended its condolences to his loved ones and the supporters who are currently grieving the loss.

Details of the fatal incident

The incident occurred during the latter stages of the match when Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel was involved in a heavy collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The Equatorial Guinea international had rushed out of his penalty area to challenge for the ball, resulting in a severe impact in the middle of the pitch.

Following the collision, the match was immediately abandoned. According to reports from Spanish media, the situation became critical while the player was being transported to the hospital. Although medical personnel were able to resuscitate him after he suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance, he was unable to recover from his injuries and later passed away.