Spanish football is grieving the loss of Jesús de Miguel, the forward for CD Tenerife, who tragically died following a severe injury sustained during a match against Andorra. The Madrid-born striker was hospitalized and placed in intensive care after a critical collision with Andorra’s goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, in the final moments of the game.
The incident took place during second-half stoppage time, with the score level at 2-2. In pursuit of an aerial ball near the halfway line, de Miguel and Owono clashed violently as the goalkeeper emerged to contest possession. The impact left de Miguel unconscious on the pitch, leading to immediate medical intervention as players from both sides urgently requested assistance.
The Final Moments and Aftermath
Following the collision, the match was suspended in the 108th minute, and de Miguel was swiftly transported by ambulance to Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital. Despite intensive medical efforts, the striker remained in critical condition in intensive care. The news of his passing has since been confirmed, sending shockwaves throughout the Spanish football community.
CD Tenerife, teammates, family members, and fans have been left devastated by the loss. Since the tragic event, numerous messages of sympathy, support, and sorrow have been shared across the nation’s sporting circles. The entire football fraternity mourns the untimely death of a promising player whose life was cut short on the field.