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Tenerife Forward Jesús de Miguel Dies After On‑Field Collapse

Club officials said on-field CPR was followed by neurological deterioration that led to his death with the match suspended pending league decisions.

Overview

  • CD Tenerife confirmed the death of 30-year-old forward Jesús de Miguel at 08:00 local time on Tuesday after he was admitted to the ICU following the on-field emergency.
  • The player collapsed late in added time after a violent aerial collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono that match officials recorded as a forceful high-leg impact.
  • Medical teams performed prolonged CPR on the pitch and inside the ambulance and initially restored pulse and breathing before De Miguel was taken to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.
  • The referee issued a straight red card to Owono at the scene and both teams agreed to suspend the fixture while competition authorities review the incident and next steps.
  • Clubs, league figures and players have issued condolences and the family has requested privacy as the case prompts scrutiny of the challenge, emergency care and possible disciplinary action.