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Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel remembered in moving tributes by football world
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, 30, has died after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second division match. His death has prompted tributes across football and a suspension of domestic matches, while Tenerife and UEFA have announced commemorations.
De Miguel was taken to hospital after medical staff treated him on the pitch, but suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance. Tenerife declared six days of mourning and will hold a tribute at Heliodoro Stadium on Saturday; the Spanish federation suspended matches until Friday, and a minute’s silence is planned at this week’s Champions League games. Police have opened an investigation, while Owono said the collision was a terrible accident and that he was devastated.
In short
- Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel has died aged 30 after an on-field collision.
- Spanish domestic matches were suspended until Friday.
- Tributes are planned across football, with police investigating the incident.
Explained simply
Tenerife is a football club from the Canary Islands that plays in Spain’s second division, one level below the top flight. Jesús de Miguel was a forward for the club, and Jesús Owono was the goalkeeper for Andorra, Tenerife’s opponents in the match.
In football, players can collide while contesting the ball, and medical staff may treat serious injuries on the pitch before taking a player to hospital. The Spanish football federation, clubs and UEFA organise matches and competitions across Spain and Europe, so an incident during a league game can lead to changes and commemorations beyond the two teams involved.