Police investigate as Tenerife's De Miguel dies after foul by keeper

A view of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital façade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died at the hospital on 03 November 2026 following a cardiac arrest caused by an on-pitch collision during a match against FC Andorra. (is associated with: «Police investigate as Tenerife's De Miguel dies after foul by keeper») Europa Press Canarias/EUROPA PRESS/dpaCD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died in hospital on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest having violently collided with an on-rushing goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division match.The homicide division of the Spanish national police has launched an investigation into the death, dpa has learned from sources close to the matter.The incident has caused consternation in Spain because of the ferocity of the challenge from FC Andorra keeper Jesús Owono, who was sent off for the foul near the halfway line, and the fact De Miguel was breathing on his own en route to hospital having been resuscitated."Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, we communicate the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda," Tenerife said in a statement."There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness. We stand alongside his devastated family, alongside his loved ones that today weep for this cruel outcome."De Miguel suffered serious injuries and a cardiac arrest after the collision in stoppage-time during Monday's game, which was abandoned with the score at 2-2.He made his professional debut in 2015 with Leganés B and has played for eight other clubs in Spain, including Tenerife, where he arrived last year. De Miguel had also been a board member of the Spanish footballers' union (AFE), which said his death had left a "huge hole."FC Andorra owner and former Spain defender Gerard Piqué wrote on X: "I am sorry with all my soul. Rest in peace, Jesús."Cup games postponedSpanish football giants Barcelona and Real Madrid were also among the clubs expressing their condolences."From FC Barcelona, we deeply regret the tragic news of the passing of Jesús de Miguel, CD Tenerife player. Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times," Barcelona wrote on X.Real Madrid, who held a minute's silence during training, said in a statement: "Real Madrid CF, its president, and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of Jesús de Miguel, player of CD Tenerife. Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his club, and all his loved ones."The Spanish football federation RFEF said that the men's and women's Cup matches scheduled for Tuesday had been postponed following De Miguel's death."The great Spanish football family remains united in grief over this sad loss and extends all its love and support to the family, friends and loved ones of Jesús de Miguel, as well as to the Tenerife team and all its fans, in these very difficult times," the RFEF said.