Footballer dies after on-field collision
Summary
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died after a collision late in a Spanish second-division match against Andorra on Monday. The match was abandoned after he received medical attention, and Tenerife announced his death on Tuesday.Key Facts
- De Miguel was 30 years old and had entered the match as a substitute in the 59th minute.
- The collision happened seven minutes into added time, when Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono challenged de Miguel near midfield.
- Owono was shown a red card after the collision.
- The match was abandoned shortly afterward with the score tied 2-2.
- Spanish media reported that de Miguel suffered cardiac arrest in an ambulance and was admitted to intensive care at a hospital in Santa Cruz.
- Tenerife said de Miguel's family requested privacy and expressed gratitude for the support they received.
- De Miguel joined Tenerife on a three-year deal in 2025 and had played for eight other Spanish clubs.
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