Footballer dies after on-field collision

What the report says

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match against Andorra, Al Jazeera reported. The incident took place on Monday at Tenerife’s Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, during stoppage time in a La Liga 2 game that was level at 2-2. De Miguel, 30, had entered the match as a substitute earlier in the second half and was challenged by Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono after a clearance into midfield. The goalkeeper was sent off immediately, and medical staff rushed onto the pitch as players reacted in distress.

According to the report, the match was abandoned soon after the collision. Spanish media said de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest while being taken by ambulance to the Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz, where he was admitted to intensive care. Tenerife later confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday and said the club was devastated by the loss, while also asking for privacy for his family.

The article said de Miguel had played for several Spanish clubs before joining Tenerife on a three-year deal in 2025. His death has led to mourning across the football community, highlighting the rare but serious medical risks that can follow major on-field trauma and the need for rapid emergency response in matches.