Tenerife forward dies after match collision

Jesús de Miguel Alameda, the 30-year-old striker for CD Tenerife, died on the morning of November 3 after sustaining severe injuries during a match. The forward collapsed on the pitch on November 2 after colliding with the opposing goalkeeper, and his death was confirmed by medical staff at 8:00 a.m. the following day.

The incident occurred when De Miguel attempted to win a ball in the air. Jesús Owono, the goalkeeper for FC Andorra, left his penalty area to intercept the play. As both players jumped, Owono’s knee struck De Miguel in the chest, sending him to the ground. He was transported to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, where he remained in the Intensive Care Unit until his passing.

CD Tenerife has arranged for the player’s remains to be moved from the island to Navahermosa in the province of Toledo. This location serves as the family’s home base, and the private burial will take place there. The transfer of the body is currently awaiting authorization from local authorities. Club officials and the management team plan to travel to Toledo to accompany De Miguel’s wife and other close relatives during the final rites.

A public memorial mass will be held on November 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, the venue where the collision took place. The ceremony is open to the general public and will include club directors, active players, and representatives from local institutions. De Miguel’s widow and their daughter, Carla, who is one and a half years old, are expected to attend the service. The wife will play a central role in supporting the family throughout the farewell events.

The Cabildo has declared an official day of mourning. Fans have gathered at Gate 9 of the stadium to leave flowers, candles, and written messages. The club stated that the private funeral in Toledo will allow the player to be laid to rest in the presence of friends, family, and teammates in a familiar environment.

The sequence of events leading to the tragedy was reviewed by the club after the initial medical response. De Miguel was pronounced dead hours after being admitted to the hospital. The team confirmed the news to the public early Tuesday morning, ending a day of uncertainty for the players and staff.