Spanish police investigate death of CD Tenerife forward after on-field collision
A 30-year-old CD Tenerife forward died following a cardiac arrest triggered by a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, prompting a police investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter.
Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died from cardiac arrest caused by a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second-division match on Monday. The incident occurred in added time when de Miguel was challenging for the ball near midfield and was struck in the chest. He fell to his knees, then to the ground, and was taken to a hospital, but died the following day.
"CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda," the club said in a statement.
"The family of De Miguel is grateful for each expression of support and requests privacy during these terrible times," the club added.
The match, tied 2-2, was abandoned after the collision. FC Andorra expressed condolences, and several Spanish clubs, including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, issued statements of sympathy. Manchester United announced a minute’s silence and black armbands for an upcoming UEFA Champions League match, while UEFA said a moment of silence would be observed at all its matches that week.
Spanish National Police confirmed that prosecutors will be involved in the investigation. De Miguel, a Madrid native who began his professional career in 2015, had joined Tenerife last year.