The Tenerife forward died aged 30 after a pitch collision on Monday, as Spanish police open an inquiry and football observes a minute of silence.
Tamrah News Desk | November 4, 2026
The Jesus de Miguel death has shocked world football after the Tenerife striker died on Tuesday, November 3, aged 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Segunda Division match.
According to Sky Sports, the game against FC Andorra was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time after De Miguel collapsed in a pitch collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. ESPN reported that Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter.
What Happened in the Tenerife and Andorra Match
BBC Sport reported that the sides were level at 2 to 2 when the pitch collision happened. Owono ran toward the centre circle to clear a long ball, and his knee appeared to hit De Miguel. ESPN said the forward was struck in the chest. The Andorra goalkeeper received a straight red card, then turned back to join players checking on his opponent.
Sky Sports said medical staff treated De Miguel on the pitch for more than five minutes before an ambulance took him to hospital. AFP reported that Spanish media said he suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated before being placed in intensive care. CD Tenerife later said his condition had
“worsened neurologically”.
The BBC reported that he was described as stable but serious on Monday and died at 07:00 GMT on Tuesday. ESPN added that no local media reports mentioned a preexisting health condition. Yahoo SportsESPN
Is There a Police Investigation Into the Jesus de Miguel Death?
Yes. ABC News reported that Spain’s National Police opened an involuntary manslaughter investigation, and prosecutors will also be involved. Euronews explained that Spanish law requires courts to examine any death from causes that are not natural.
Euronews also reported that the chief prosecutor in Santa Cruz de Tenerife told the news agency EFE that criminal proceedings were unlikely because the collision happened during play. The BBC, citing Reuters, reported that police opened the inquiry and that the prosecutor called charges very unlikely.
Tributes From Football and Beyond
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said
“We have searched for words and found only silence”
according to Goal. The BBC said a minute of silence was held before Tuesday’s Champions League matches and will be repeated on Wednesday, along with all Europa League and Conference League games this week.
Euronews reported that Real Madrid players held a minute of silence in training and Espanyol postponed the presentation of its new coach. The Spanish football federation also postponed cup fixtures that were due on Tuesday, Euronews said.
The BBC reported that Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Nadal posted messages on Instagram, and that Gerard Pique, a part owner of Andorra, said he was sorry with all his soul. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho described a
“very, very, very difficult moment”
for Owono, the BBC added.
CD Tenerife Mourning and Funeral Plans
The BBC reported that CD Tenerife began six official days of mourning with all club activities suspended. Players and staff will attend the funeral in Navahermosa, Toledo, and the stadium will open on Saturday evening for supporters. Euronews said the club asked for Saturday’s league match at Granada to be postponed. AFP reported that the Copa del Rey tie at Badajoz on November 10 was also expected to move after talks with the federation.
ESPN reported that CD Tenerife president Felipe Minambres said players and their families would likely need professional help. The BBC said the De Miguel family asked for privacy.
Who Was the Tenerife Striker?
ESPN reported that De Miguel, a Madrid native, began his senior career with Leganes B in 2015. AFP said he joined CD Tenerife in the summer of 2025 from Castellon, and the BBC described a three year deal. Yahoo Sports reported that he scored 11 goals in 29 matches as the club won promotion. Euronews said he leaves a wife and a daughter.
ESPN recalled that Malaga goalkeeper Jose Antonio Gallardo died in January 1987, more than three weeks after a collision in a second division game.
Jesus Owono and the Aftermath
The BBC reported that Jesus Owono deactivated his Instagram account after the incident. ESPN reported that Michel Owono, who plays for sixth division club Can Vidalet, denounced racist insults from people who mistook him for the Andorra goalkeeper. According to AFP, Andorra sent condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates and CD Tenerife.
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Conclusion
The Jesus de Miguel death has left Tenerife and the wider football world in mourning. Readers searching for Jesus de Miguel Tenerife updates, Tenerife striker dies reports, Jesus Owono statements, Tenerife vs Andorra details, the involuntary manslaughter investigation or Segunda Division fixture changes will find that police, prosecutors and the Spanish federation are still working through the aftermath. Tributes continue across Europe, and CD Tenerife prepares to say goodbye.
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