An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel

Tenerife is mourning striker Jesús de Miguel, who died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during Monday’s match. His death has left the club and the wider Canary Islands community grieving, with hundreds gathering at the stadium to honour him.

Supporters have left flowers, candles, scarves, photographs and messages outside gate nine at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium, where the incident happened. De Miguel, 30, scored 11 goals in his first season as Tenerife won promotion to Spain’s second tier; fans and local officials have praised his contribution to the club and sent support to his wife, daughter and wider family.