Jesus de Miguel tragically passed away following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a match, prompting an outpouring of grief in the football community.

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has publicly shared his deep sorrow following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match on Monday. The incident occurred late in the game, resulting in Owono being sent off after colliding with De Miguel in stoppage time.

Owono described these as the "most difficult days" of his life, expressing his struggle to process the events that unfolded. He stated, "I feel enormous pain at the loss of Jesus. I think of him, his family, and all the people who loved him." The tragic incident has left a significant impact on both players and fans, with tributes pouring in from across the football world.

Tenerife has declared six days of mourning in honor of De Miguel, who was a father and had joined the club in the summer of 2025. A minute's silence was observed at all UEFA matches this week, highlighting the widespread grief felt in the sport. Owono's teammate, Lautaro Spatz, defended him, emphasizing that such accidents are unforeseen and that Owono never intended to cause harm.

As the football community rallies around De Miguel's family, police have initiated a routine investigation into the incident, which is standard protocol for non-natural deaths in Spain. While the investigation may assess the circumstances surrounding the collision, it is anticipated that criminal proceedings are unlikely to follow. A memorial service for De Miguel is set to take place at Tenerife's Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, allowing fans to pay their respects.