Tragedy in Segunda: Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel passes away after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

Spanish football has been rocked by a tragedy that occurred during a Segunda Division match. Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has passed away at the age of 30 following a heavy collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. The player's death was officially announced by his club, citing medical reports. The incident took place in stoppage time of the match, which was tied 2:2 at the moment of the stoppage.

How the incident happened on the pitch

According to available reports, the Andorra goalkeeper rushed far out of his goal to intercept the ball and collided with de Miguel during the challenge, striking him in the chest with his knee. The Tenerife forward fell to the turf and lost consciousness. The match was immediately halted due to the emergency, and medical staff rushed onto the pitch to provide first aid right away.

Doctors' struggle and hospital condition

After receiving treatment on the pitch, the footballer was rushed to the hospital. On the way, de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest, but doctors managed to restore his pulse and breathing. The player was placed in the intensive care unit in critical condition. On the night of November 3, Tenerife reported a deterioration in the forward's neurological condition, and in the morning, the club announced his death.

Career and path to Tenerife

Jesús de Miguel joined Tenerife last summer, transferring from Castellón. The transfer fee was 600,000 euros. In the current Segunda season, the 30-year-old forward played only six matches. Throughout his career, he also played for several other Spanish clubs, remaining a player accustomed to the competition in the country's lower divisions.

Reaction and context

De Miguel's death has become one of the most severe episodes in recent Spanish football history. The tragedy has once again raised questions about the safety of on-field collisions and the readiness of medical staff to act in critical situations directly on the pitch. The club and the league confirmed the player's death, and the Tenerife vs. Andorra match was abandoned and not resumed.