Jesús de Miguel has died at 30 after a collision with goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish league game. The CD Tenerife striker suffered severe injuries against FC Andorra, and his club later confirmed that he had passed away in hospital.
It began as a race for a loose ball near midfield. De Miguel was chasing possession when Owono rushed far beyond his penalty area to make a clearance. Both players met at speed, and the impact left the forward flat on the grass.
The referee gave Owono a straight red card. But the keeper soon went back to check on his opponent, who had not moved since the clash. Medical staff rushed onto the field, while players from each side watched in distress.
With only a few minutes left, officials called off the Segunda División match. De Miguel needed urgent medical care, and an ambulance took him to hospital.
At first, doctors reportedly had his condition under control. Then his neurological health took a sharp turn for the worse. Despite the early signs of stability, he did not survive.
Tenerife later shared a message of grief, making clear how deeply the loss had affected everyone at the club. Its thoughts were with the player's loved ones and fans as they dealt with his death.
Tributes also came from his former teammates and clubs in Spain and abroad. The messages reflected the sadness felt across the sport after a league fixture ended with a player losing his life.
It began as a race for a loose ball near midfield. De Miguel was chasing possession when Owono rushed far beyond his penalty area to make a clearance. Both players met at speed, and the impact left the forward flat on the grass.
The referee gave Owono a straight red card. But the keeper soon went back to check on his opponent, who had not moved since the clash. Medical staff rushed onto the field, while players from each side watched in distress.
With only a few minutes left, officials called off the Segunda División match. De Miguel needed urgent medical care, and an ambulance took him to hospital.
At first, doctors reportedly had his condition under control. Then his neurological health took a sharp turn for the worse. Despite the early signs of stability, he did not survive.
Tenerife later shared a message of grief, making clear how deeply the loss had affected everyone at the club. Its thoughts were with the player's loved ones and fans as they dealt with his death.
Tributes also came from his former teammates and clubs in Spain and abroad. The messages reflected the sadness felt across the sport after a league fixture ended with a player losing his life.
