RismadarVoice Reporters
November 3, 2026
Spain’s National Police have opened an investigation into the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who died following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division football match.
The 30-year-old forward died on Tuesday morning at Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria Hospital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, hours after sustaining serious injuries during Monday’s encounter.
Police sources confirmed that the investigation had been placed under judicial supervision as authorities worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The collision occurred during second-half stoppage time at Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium, with the score level at 2-2.
De Miguel was chasing a long ball when Owono rushed out of his goal to challenge for possession.
The two players collided heavily, leaving the Tenerife striker requiring urgent medical attention on the pitch.
Reports indicated that De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated by medical personnel before being transported to hospital.
He was subsequently admitted to intensive care, where his condition remained critical.
Tenerife initially announced that the player was in a serious but stable condition before confirming his death at 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday.
In an emotional statement, the club expressed its devastation and extended condolences to the player’s family, friends, teammates and supporters.
The club also conveyed the family’s appreciation for the messages of sympathy received and requested privacy during the mourning period.
The match was abandoned following the incident, while the tragedy prompted expressions of grief from football clubs, players and supporters across Spain.
Spanish police are examining the circumstances of the collision, including the sequence of events leading to the player’s injuries.
The investigation is being handled by the National Police’s homicide investigation unit under judicial supervision.
However, the opening of an investigation does not establish that a criminal offence occurred or that the opposing goalkeeper bears criminal responsibility.
Spanish authorities routinely investigate deaths involving potentially non-natural causes to determine the relevant circumstances.
De Miguel’s death has renewed attention to emergency medical response procedures and player safety during competitive football matches.
Meanwhile, tributes have continued to emerge from across the Spanish football community as Tenerife mourns the loss of its striker.
