Tragedy on the Football Field: 30-Year-Old Forward Dies After Horrific Collision with Goalkeeper

A tragic incident occurred on the evening of November 2 during a Spanish Segunda match between Tenerife and Andorra. In stoppage time, 30-year-old forward Jesus de Miguel rushed for the ball after a teammate's pass. Opposing goalkeeper Jesus Owono ran towards him, leaping to intercept the ball, and collided forcefully with the player, hitting him with his raised knee. The death of the athlete was reported on November 3 by [CD Tenerife football club in an official statement](https://x.com/CDTOficial/status/2117535211948757002?utm_source=chatgpt.com). De Miguel fell to the ground, experiencing severe pain, and then lost consciousness. Nearby players immediately realized that something serious had happened and began to call for medical personnel. According to local media reports, the forward suffered cardiac arrest. Medical staff performed resuscitation efforts directly on the football field. After providing first aid, the footballer was taken to the hospital. In the evening, the club reported that his condition was stable; however, during the night, alarming news emerged about a deterioration in the athlete's neurological condition. On the morning of Tuesday, November 3, at 8:00 AM, Jesus de Miguel passed away. He was only 30 years old. ## The Match Was Stopped, Goalkeeper Shown a Red Card After the collision, the game was interrupted and did not resume. At the time of the stoppage, the score was 2-2. Andorra's goalkeeper Jesus Owono received a red card for the incident that led to the serious injury of his opponent. However, the sporting consequences of what happened soon took a back seat: the main concern of all participants in the match became the life of the injured footballer. ## "We Are Heartbroken and Cannot Believe It" On the morning of November 3, Tenerife published an emotional statement about the death of their player. "We are heartbroken, we have a lump in our throats, and we cannot believe that this is true," the club's message stated. Tenerife emphasized that it is impossible to find words of comfort that could alleviate the pain of what has happened. The club expressed condolences to the footballer's family, his loved ones, and all the team's supporters. Relatives of Jesus de Miguel thanked everyone for the numerous words of support and requested respect for their privacy during these difficult days. The tragedy shocked Spanish football: an ordinary game episode in the final minutes of the match turned into the death of a 30-year-old athlete. ⚪️ | Golpe fortísimo de Owono sobre Jesús de Miguel que hace que salten todas las alarmas. Pronta recuperación a Jesús y que todo quede en un susto ️ Tenerife - Andorra https://t.co/NXopIJ7p9H— Laliga News (@laligaa_neews) November 2, 2026