Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision with opponent, Spanish police open investigation
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Key Points:
- Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died Tuesday following a severe on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during Monday's match, where Owono received a red card for the incident.
- De Miguel initially appeared stable after being hospitalized but later experienced neurological deterioration leading to his death on November 3, 2026.
- Spanish police have opened an investigation into the collision, considering possible involuntary manslaughter charges against Owono.
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation suspended all matches on Tuesday in response to de Miguel's passing, with condolences pouring in from clubs including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and players like Lionel Messi.
- De Miguel, aged 30, had joined Tenerife in 2025 and scored 11 goals in 34 appearances; his family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
