CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died at the age of 30 following a severe collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division fixture, Yonhap News reported.
The Collision at Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium
The incident occurred during stoppage time as CD Tenerife hosted FC Andorra at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium. With the match tied 2-2 past the 90th minute, Jesús de Miguel chased a loose ball before colliding heavily with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who had rushed off his line to clear.
De Miguel remained motionless on the turf before medical staff administered treatment on the pitch. An ambulance transported the 30-year-old forward to the hospital, where Spanish media reported he suffered a cardiac arrest en route and underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match, the Spanish second-tier club said, Report informs via Reuters. "Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to… pic.twitter.com/x76B6zhdXU”
He sustained severe injuries to his chest and head. Despite being admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away at 8:00 a.m.
| Player / Official | Club / Affiliation | Match Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus of Michael | CD Tenerife | Deceased (Age 30) |
| Jesus Owono | FC Andorra | Red Card Issued |
Spanish Police Investigate Fatal Incident as Football Matches Face Postponement
Spanish police launched an investigation to determine if criminal negligence played a role in the incident, according to a police source speaking to Reuters. Judicial authorities in the Canary Islands noted that such inquiries represent standard procedure for deaths that do not immediately appear to be natural.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) expressed profound grief, prompting the postponement of all domestic matches scheduled for the day, including Copa del Rey fixtures. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced that all European matches this week will feature a moment of silence.
Clubs and players across European football shared tributes. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe wrote on social media that he was left speechless by the tragedy, while Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi extended condolences to the player’s family and friends.
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