Spanish football has been thrown into mourning after Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died following a fatal collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match. The incident occurred in stoppage time when Owono rushed out of his goal to intercept a long ball and collided with De Miguel, who was attempting to reach the ball. The goalkeeper's knee struck the Tenerife forward during the challenge, leaving him motionless on the pitch.
Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance as De Miguel received emergency treatment for several minutes. He was subsequently taken to the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria by ambulance. Owono received a straight red card for the challenge, while the referee abandoned the match in the 108th minute with the score tied at 2-2.
Tenerife initially described De Miguel's condition as stable despite the severity of his injuries. However, the club issued a further update in the early hours of Tuesday, November 3, to disclose that his neurological condition had deteriorated. The club later confirmed his death in an emotional statement, announcing that the striker passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
The announcement prompted an outpouring of condolences from football clubs, officials and supporters across Spain. Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Gerard Piqué joined Spanish football in mourning Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel after his death. The incident has cast a shadow over Spanish football, with the country's football federation also postponing several fixtures scheduled for Tuesday.
Jesús de Miguel was 30 years old at the time of his death. His death has sent shockwaves through the football community, with many paying tribute to his memory. The Spanish football federation has announced that it will conduct an investigation into the incident.
The University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, where De Miguel was taken after the incident, is a major medical center in the Canary Islands. The hospital's medical team worked tirelessly to save De Miguel's life, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Spanish football community is coming together to pay tribute to Jesús de Miguel, with many clubs and players sharing messages of condolence on social media. His death serves as a reminder of the risks and sacrifices that football players make every time they step onto the pitch.
Key points
- Jesús de Miguel died after a fatal collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match.
- The incident has cast a shadow over Spanish football, with the country's football federation postponing several fixtures scheduled for Tuesday.
- Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Gerard Piqué joined Spanish football in mourning Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel after his death.
