Tributes Flow In After Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel Dies from On-Field Collision

Spanish club CD Tenerife has confirmed the death of their striker Jesus de Miguel after he suffered a serious injury during a match against FC Andorra on Monday. The team announced the news on Tuesday morning, revealing that De Miguel was 30 years old at the time of his passing.

In a heartfelt statement, CD Tenerife expressed their sorrow, saying, “Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, CD Tenerife communicate the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesus de Miguel Alameda.” They continued, “There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness. We stand alongside his devastated family, alongside his loved ones.”

During the match in the 96th minute, De Miguel was in pursuit of a long ball when he collided forcefully with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The impact led to Owono being sent off, while medical personnel quickly rushed to the field to provide assistance to De Miguel.

As the situation developed, the referee abandoned the game, and De Miguel was transported to a hospital where he was placed in intensive care in Tenerife.

Tributes from across the globe have poured in following the news of Jesus de Miguel’s death. Real Madrid observed a minute of silence prior to their training session on Tuesday. Additionally, FC Barcelona, La Liga, and numerous other organizations released statements expressing their condolences and support.