Tenerife striker dies after collision in Segunda División match

Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old striker for CD Tenerife, died on Tuesday morning following an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match on Monday. The club confirmed the death after the player's condition worsened overnight.

De Miguel was playing against Andorra in the Segunda División when he collided with goalkeeper Jesús Owono. Owono received an immediate red card for his role in the incident. The match was abandoned in the closing minutes as medical staff attended to De Miguel.

Witnesses described De Miguel holding his chest before lying motionless on the pitch. Players from both teams gathered around the scene, appearing devastated by the sudden stop to the game. He was transported directly to the hospital immediately after the match ended.

Initial reports from the club stated that De Miguel was stable despite the severity of his injuries. However, his condition declined over the following night. On Tuesday morning, CD Tenerife announced that he had passed away.

In a statement, the club expressed deep sorrow over the loss. The team described themselves as racked with pain and unable to believe the news. They stated that there were no words of comfort to alleviate the sadness felt by the club and the community.

CD Tenerife said they stood alongside the player's devastated family and loved ones. The club noted that the local fan base, known as tinerfeñismo, wept for the outcome. Andorra also issued a statement on Tuesday, paying tribute to De Miguel and offering sincere condolences to his family, teammates, and friends.