Tragedy struck in Tenerife when Spain's second division soccer match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra was vacated after a scary collision. On Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, CD Tenerife's Jesus De Miguel lost consciousness following the foul by FC Andorra's goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was shown a red card and sent off.
The match was tied 2-2 when Tenerife launched a long-distance ball in a last-minute attack through their striker, in an attempt to win the match. However, Tenerife's Jesus De Miguel clashed with Owono mid-air as Owono's knee made hard contact with De Miguel's chest.
The match was vacated in the closing minutes as De Miguel received medical support. He was seen going down, holding his chest following the collision before lying motionless on the pitch.
The forward was immediately rushed to the hospital, as footage went viral of his teammates, physios, and the opposition showing concern for his status. They later shared an update about his condition worsening before announcing his death hours later.
“Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.
“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can lessen this overwhelming sadness. We stand with his grieving family, with his loved ones, with all of Tenerife who mourn this cruel loss today.
“The family of Jesús de Miguel is grateful for each and every expression of support received, and also requests, from the bottom of their hearts, the utmost respect for their privacy during these terrible times. RIP,” Tenerife's soccer team later released the heartbreaking statement. (Translated via Google).
Tenerife's opposing team, FC Andorra, also later released a statement addressing the heartbreaking loss of the talented 30-year-old player. De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025 after spending most of his career in Spain's lower divisions.