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Spanish footballer dies aged 30 after suffering cardiac arrest in on-field collision

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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The collision unfolded as Owono attempted to clear a ball and struck De Miguel in the chest with his knee, causing the striker to collapse. Paramedics revived the forward in an ambulance following cardiac arrest, but his condition severely deteriorated overnight in the hospital. The match was subsequently abandoned in stoppage time tied at 2-2, with Owono receiving a red card for the foul. De Miguel leaves behind a strong sporting legacy, having previously aided promotion campaigns for Internacional de Madrid and CD Castellón.

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  • Spanish forward Jesus de Miguel has died at age 30 following an on-field cardiac arrest.: Spanish forward Jesus de Miguel has died at age 30 following an on-field cardiac arrest.
  • CD Tenerife, FC Andorra, and the Spanish Footballers Association issued statements mourni…: CD Tenerife, FC Andorra, and the Spanish Footballers Association issued statements mourning the striker's tragic passing.
  • De Miguel had recently guided Tenerife to promotion by scoring 11 goals in 30 appearances…: De Miguel had recently guided Tenerife to promotion by scoring 11 goals in 30 appearances during the 2025 campaign.

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Spanish football was plunged into mourning after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died aged 30 on Tuesday, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with an opposition goalkeeper during a second-division match.

De Miguel collapsed after a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday's match, which was abandoned in the seventh minute of stoppage time with the scores level at 2-2. The striker was rushed to hospital after receiving treatment on the pitch, but his condition deteriorated overnight.

Tenerife confirmed his death in an emotional statement.

"Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," the club said.

"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness."

The club also expressed solidarity with the striker's family and loved ones, adding: "We are with his devastated family, with his loved ones, with all the people of Tenerife who today mourn this cruel outcome."

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