Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel dies after collision with goalkeeper

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CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda has died at the age of 30. The club announced the tragic passing occurred on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 am, following injuries sustained during a Spanish LaLiga 2 match on Monday.

The incident took place during the final minutes of the match at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López. De Miguel was challenging for the ball in midfield when he was struck in the chest by FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. The collision led to a cardiac arrest, and the striker was subsequently taken to the hospital.

In a statement, CD Tenerife expressed that they are heartbroken by the loss, stating that no words can ease the pain or lessen the feeling of sadness. The club shared that their thoughts are with De Miguel's family, close friends, and the Tenerife fans who are grieving this terrible news.

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