Jesús de Miguel dies following Tenerife-Andorra collision
Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old forward for CD Tenerife, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest following a collision during a Segunda División match against FC Andorra. The player had been in intensive care at the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria following a collision during the match, which was suspended at the 98th minute. The incident occurred when Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono exited his penalty area to contest a high ball, resulting in a forceful impact with De Miguel. Despite initial efforts, his neurological condition deteriorated, leading to his death. Born in Madrid, De Miguel had begun his career in the youth ranks of Lugo Fuenlabrada and Leganés. Since 2015, he had played for the Madrid club’s setup before wearing the jerseys of Internacional de Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Union Adarve, and Navalcarnero.
Official statements and club reactions
The Canary Islands club announced the death through a message on its X profile: With a broken heart, a lump in the throat and unable to believe it is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, at 8 a.m., of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,
the note read. FC Andorra, a club owned by former footballer Gerard Piqué, had also immediately expressed support for the player and his family, wishing him a speedy recovery.
Police investigation and potential legal implications for Owono
Authorities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife have initiated a separate investigation into the incident, as is standard procedure for non-natural deaths in Spain, according to Sportmediaset. The Spanish police opened an inquiry into possible manslaughter following the death. While the investigation remains open, the outlet noted that legal experts consider it unlikely that criminal charges will be filed against Owono, given that the collision occurred during active play.
Under the Spanish Penal Code, Article 142 addresses homicide by imprudence,
with potential prison sentences ranging from three months to 18 months for less grave negligence, and one to four years for grave negligence. Corriere.it reported that the determination of whether the goalkeeper’s actions constitute criminal negligence will rest with the judiciary, which may examine footage of the collision.
Sporting disciplinary consequences
Beyond the criminal inquiry, Owono faces disciplinary action from the Spanish football authorities. Article 102 of the Spanish Code of Sports Discipline provides for a suspension of between four and 12 matches for players who cause serious injury to an opponent. Owono, who was issued a red card during the match, is expected to face at least a 10-match ban, according to Corriere.it.
Goalkeeper faces online abuse after collision
Following the collision and the subsequent death of De Miguel, Owono became the target of online abuse, prompting him to deactivate his social media accounts, Rainews.it reported. The goalkeeper, 25, has reportedly expressed deep distress over the tragedy. According to Sportmediaset and Rainews.it, Owono has sought to contact the De Miguel family privately to offer his apologies. FC Andorra has stated that the goalkeeper had no intention of causing harm during the play. This wave of social media hatred also affected an innocent individual, Michel Owono, who plays for the Catalan amateur team Can Vidalet de Llobregat.
Suspension of Spanish football fixtures
In response to the tragedy, the Royal Spanish Football Federation suspended all matches scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This includes fixtures in the Copa del Rey and the Copa de la Reina. The presentation for the Spanish U-21 national team’s upcoming match against Japan was canceled as a mark of respect. New dates for these events will be communicated in the coming days.
Questions regarding the incident
How did the collision lead to a fatal outcome? According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the impact to De Miguel’s chest caused a cardiac arrest. The subsequent deterioration of his clinical condition was primarily neurological in nature due to the lack of oxygen during the event. This was further explained to Gazzetta Active by Dr. Giuseppe Musumeci, director of the cardiology unit at the Mauriziano Hospital in Turin.
What is the status of the investigation into Jesús Owono? Police in Santa Cruz de Tenerife have opened an inquiry into the death as part of standard judicial procedure for non-natural deaths. No criminal charges have been filed, and reports indicate that legal proceedings are difficult to sustain for incidents occurring within the normal course of a sporting match.
What happens to the match between Tenerife and Andorra? The match was suspended during stoppage time with the score tied at 2-2. The Spanish football authorities have not yet announced a date for the remainder of the fixture or a potential replay, stating that new dates for affected competitions will be communicated in the coming days.
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