Tenerife mourns striker after fatal collision with Andorra keeper

Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died Tuesday following an in‑pitch collision during Monday’s game, the club said. The 30‑year‑old forward was involved in a brutal clash with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in the closing seconds.

The collision occurred around midfield as the match against Andorra drew to a close. Owono received a red card and began walking off the pitch. De Miguel initially lay with his head and knees on the grass, then turned onto his back and became motionless, prompting an opposing player to call for help.

When Owono realised the seriousness, he stopped leaving the field and turned back to check on de Miguel. The goalkeeper now faces a suspension for the incident.

The match did not continue after the incident. De Miguel was taken to hospital, where he was first described as stable despite the severity of his condition.

Later that day Tenerife said his condition had worsened neurologically. On Tuesday morning the club confirmed his death at 8:00 a.m. on 3 November 2026.

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Tributes and wider response

The club’s statement expressed “no words of comfort” and pledged support for his devastated family and the Tenerife community. The family thanked supporters and asked for privacy during this terrible time.

Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona released condolences, and Lionel Messi posted an Instagram tribute saying there were no words and wishing peace. Andorra also issued a statement sending its most sincere condolences to the family.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced that all matches would be suspended on Tuesday.

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De Miguel, born in Madrid, began his senior career in 2015 and played for eight different teams. He once joined Tenerife on a three‑year deal in 2025 and scored 11 goals in 34 appearances for the club.