Spanish police have opened an investigation following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after an on-field collision during a match against Andorra on November 3, 2026.
The incident occurred at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during the match, which caused him to go into cardiac arrest. The striker was pronounced dead at 8:00 am local time, according to a statement released by CD Tenerife.
Fans gathered at the stadium to lay flowers in memory of the player, as shown in photographs from the venue. The club confirmed the cause of death and expressed condolences to de Miguel's family and teammates.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, which took place during a competitive fixture. Further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
