Headline: Tenerife Striker Jesus de Miguel Dies Following On-Field Collision
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has passed away at the age of 30 after experiencing a cardiorespiratory arrest during a match on Monday. His collapse occurred in added time following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
Emergency services attended to De Miguel on the field before transporting him to Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz. Initially, Tenerife reported that he was “stable, despite the severity of his condition” while in the intensive care unit, before confirming a deterioration in his neurological status early Tuesday morning.
The club announced his death at 8 am on Tuesday, stating: “Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, we at CD Tenerife announce the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda. There are no words of comfort. There is absolutely nothing that can ease this overwhelming sense of sadness.”
The statement continued: “We stand with his devastated family, with his loved ones, and with the entire Tenerife footballing community, who today mourn this cruel turn of events.”
“The family of Jesus de Miguel would like to thank everyone for their expressions of support and, from the bottom of their hearts, ask that their privacy be respected at this terrible time.”
The Spanish Footballers’ Association expressed its “deep sorrow” over his death, stating, “His loss leaves a huge void among those of us who shared his passion for football, his commitment to the football community, and his work in defense of the rights of fellow professionals. The Board of Directors, all the workers of AFE, and the footballers’ collective wish to convey our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones, as well as to his teammates at Club Deportivo Tenerife. In these moments of immense sadness, we send you all our love, support and solidarity. You will always be part of our family. Rest in peace, comrade.”
A statement from the Andorra club conveyed their condolences: “With broken hearts, we want to send our most sincere condolences to the family of Jesus de Miguel, to all his teammates, friends, and to CD Tenerife. Rest in peace.”
The match was tied at 2-2 when De Miguel made a run towards goal, leading to the collision with goalkeeper Owono, who received a straight red card for the challenge. Medical staff and players from both teams rushed to aid De Miguel before he was taken to the hospital.
