Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, 30, tragically died after suffering severe head and chest injuries in an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match against Andorra. The incident, which saw the opposing goalkeeper sent off, left players visibly distressed and prompted heartfelt statements from both clubs mourning the loss.
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This tragic event highlights the inherent dangers in contact sports and raises critical questions about player safety protocols and medical response times in professional football. It also deeply impacts the global football community and the families involved, prompting reflection on the human cost of the sport.
By Timothy Abraham , BBC Sport journalist and Sean Kearns , BBC Sport Published 2 November 2026 Updated 36 minutes ago Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match.
The forward suffered head and chest injuries during a match against Andorra on Monday, in a heavy collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for his challenge.
De Miguel's condition was described as 'stable but serious' on Monday but his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Spaniard passing away at 07:00 GMT (08:00 local time).
"Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," a club statement said.
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