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Spain Footballer Dies After On-Field Collision

CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel dies following cardiac arrest during match against FC Andorra.

New York Editorial News Desk November 3, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Jesús de Miguel, 30, collapsed after colliding with goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
  • Match was halted at 2-2 after medical staff failed to revive him on the pitch.
  • Tenerife released statement confirming his death on November 3, 2026.

Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old footballer for CD Tenerife, died following a cardiac arrest during a match against FC Andorra. The incident occurred during a second-division game.

The match was stopped at 2-2 in added time after de Miguel, playing as centre-forward, collided with Jesus Owono while contesting a long ball near the halfway line. He hit his chest and fell to the ground, appearing motionless for several moments.

Medical personnel from both teams rushed to de Miguel’s aid, but he was unresponsive. They provided care on the pitch for over five minutes before transporting him to a hospital by ambulance.

His condition deteriorated at the hospital, leading to his death. CD Tenerife issued a statement confirming his passing on November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., expressing deep sorrow and offering support to his family.

De Miguel began his career with Leganés B in 2015 and played for eight Spanish clubs, including Tenerife, which he joined last year.

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