The world press pays tribute to Jesús de Miguel as CD Tenerife mourns his loss and the international football community faces the tragedy

While CD Tenerife mourns the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda, announced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., the international press also pours out its grief, as reported by the EFE agency through Natalia Pérez.

The club's official statement included the phrase "Broken with grief, a knot in the throat and unable to believe this is true", expressing disbelief at the loss. CD Tenerife announced the player's death, describing the news as the worst they have ever had to announce.

Reactions to the news were swift, turning the event into a fact that has crossed borders.

Spanish football clubs unite in tribute to Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel

International media coverage

Spanish football was not the only one to react; the international press also poured out its grief over the loss of the Tenerife player.

Even well-known media figures, such as Fabrizio Romano, described the event as a "devastating loss" for the whole football world.

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Jesús de Miguel, 30, died in the hospital after a terrible collision with the opposing goalkeeper during the match between Tenerife and Andorra. His condition had worsened during the night and, early in the morning, the club confirmed the sad news.