CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match against FC Andorra
Spanish second-division forward Jesus de Miguel died following a high-speed collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a league match that was later abandoned.
Spanish second-division club CD Tenerife confirmed the death of forward Jesus de Miguel Alameda after he suffered serious head and chest injuries in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono on Monday. The incident occurred when de Miguel chased a long ball and Owono rushed out of his area, mistiming his challenge and striking de Miguel in the back. Both players fell to the ground, with de Miguel immediately losing consciousness while Owono was able to stand and continue playing.
Medical staff attended to de Miguel on the field before he was taken to hospital. Although his condition was initially described as stable but serious, it deteriorated and the club announced his death on Tuesday morning.
The referee halted the match, issued a straight red card to Owono and abandoned the game, which had been tied 2-2 at the time.
"The family of Jesus 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," the club statement read.