CAUSE OF dєatᩚh REVEALED FOR SOCCER STAR JESÚS DE MIGUEL, 30, AFTER HORRIFIC MID-GAME COLLISION WITH GOALKEEPER
The cause of dєatᩚh has been revealed for Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel, who died at just 30 years old after a devastating collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a professional match. A preliminary autopsy has determined that he suffered accidental chest trauma, as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding his final moments.
The soccer world is mourning the loss of Jesús de Miguel, a talented forward for Spanish club CD Tenerife, whose life ended following an incident that unfolded during a match against FC Andorra.
De Miguel was playing in the Spanish second division on Monday, November 2, 2026, when a collision with opposing goalkeeper Jesús Owono left him seriously injured on the field.
Just one day later, on Tuesday morning, November 3, his club confirmed that he had passed away in hospital.
He was only 30 years old.
PRELIMINARY AUTOPSY REVEALS THE CAUSE OF dєatᩚh
On Thursday, November 5, new details emerged regarding the circumstances of De Miguel’s dєatᩚh.
According to reports from Spanish media outlets El Día and Canarias7, the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences in Santa Cruz de Tenerife conducted a preliminary autopsy.
The report identified “accidental chest trauma” as the cause of dєatᩚh.
The findings indicated that the chest injury was consistent with the circumstances surrounding his dєatᩚh following the collision on the pitch.
However, the investigation is not yet complete.
Additional results, including toxicology testing and further medical examinations, remain pending. Investigators are also expected to review information from a CT scan performed at the hospital.
The preliminary findings have provided an important development in understanding what happened to the young footballer, although authorities have not yet released a final comprehensive report.
THE COLLISION THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
The incident happened during the closing moments of a match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
The game was tied 2-2, with only minutes remaining in stoppage time.
De Miguel was competing for a long ball when FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his penalty area to challenge for possession.
As the two players converged, Owono’s knee struck De Miguel in the chest.
The impact was severe.
De Miguel initially dropped to his knees, clutching his torso before falling onto his back.
Players from both teams immediately recognized the seriousness of the situation and began calling for medical assistance.
Medical personnel rushed onto the pitch and worked to help him for several minutes.
The match was eventually abandoned, and Owono received a straight red card following the collision.
The goalkeeper later returned to join the other players around De Miguel as medical teams continued their efforts.
A DESPERATE RACE TO SAVE HIS LIFE
Following the incident, De Miguel was treated on the pitch before being transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital.
According to statements released by CD Tenerife, he suffered cardiac arrest during the emergency.
His pulse was reportedly restored during the ambulance journey, and he was taken to hospital for further treatment.
Initially, his condition was described as serious but stable.
Unfortunately, his health deteriorated.
On the morning of November 3, CD Tenerife announced that De Miguel had passed away at approximately 8 a.m. local time.
The news devastated his teammates, supporters, and the wider football community.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES
Spanish authorities have opened a judicial investigation into De Miguel’s dєatᩚh.
The investigation is being overseen by the Second Investigative Court of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
According to PEOPLE, the referee’s official match report described Owono’s use of force during the challenge as “excessive force.”
The judge is also examining the medical treatment De Miguel received after collapsing, as well as the events surrounding his transfer to hospital.
Authorities are reviewing the available medical information and the circumstances of the emergency response.
The opening of an investigation is part of the legal procedure in Spain when a dєatᩚh occurs under non-natural circumstances. It does not, by itself, establish criminal responsibility.
A FAMILY LEFT WITH AN UNIMAGINABLE LOSS
Away from the football pitch, De Miguel was a husband and father.
He and his wife, María, welcomed their daughter, Carla, in 2025. His sudden passing has left his young family facing an immeasurable loss.
Following his dєatᩚh, his club and family expressed gratitude for the messages of support while asking the public to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
His body was later authorized to be transferred to his family’s home province of Toledo, on mainland Spain, for burial.
A funeral was held on Thursday, November 5.
FOOTBALL COMMUNITY UNITES TO HONOR HIS MEMORY
Tributes quickly spread across the international football community.
Fans gathered outside CD Tenerife’s home stadium, leaving flowers and messages in memory of the player.
FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and numerous other clubs expressed their condolences.
UEFA also announced that moments of silence would be observed before European matches in his memory.
Even players competing thousands of miles away found ways to honor him.
Spain international Samuel Omorodion displayed a tribute to De Miguel beneath his jersey after scoring for FC Porto in the Champions League.
CD Tenerife announced that a memorial ceremony would take place at its stadium on Saturday, November 7, giving supporters an opportunity to come together and remember the player.
The club described the event as a chance to celebrate his contribution, his goals, and the memories he had created with the Tenerife family.
A LIFE AND CAREER CUT SHORT AT 30
Born in Madrid in 1996, Jesús de Miguel built his professional football career through several Spanish clubs.
He began his senior career with Leganés B in 2015 before moving through different teams in Spain’s lower divisions.
He joined Unionistas de Salamanca in 2021 and later played for Castellón, where he scored 16 goals during his first full season.
His performances helped the club secure promotion to Spain’s second division.
In 2025, De Miguel joined CD Tenerife on a three-year contract.
During his first season with the club, he scored 11 goals and helped the team earn promotion from the third division to the second division.
He was continuing to build his career and had many more seasons ahead of him.
But a single moment during a football match changed everything.
Jesús de Miguel was just 30 years old when his life came to an end.
He leaves behind his wife, his young daughter, his family, teammates, and countless supporters who will remember him for his dedication to the game.
He stepped onto the pitch expecting to play another match. Instead, his final appearance became a tᩚraɢedy that has left the football world in mourning. May Jesús de Miguel rest in peace.
