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Tenerife mourns Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel

Tenerife fans pay tribute to Jesus de Miguel after his death in match collision.

Nov 4, 2026

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Tenerife mourns Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel

Tenerife fans pay tribute to Jesus de Miguel after his death in match collision.

In brief

Tenerife fans pay tribute to Jesus de Miguel after his death in match collision. Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died from injuries in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a match on Monday, leaving the island in mourning. Originally reported by BBC Sport.

Tenerife mourns

Tenerife fans pay tribute to Jesus de Miguel after his death in match collision.

Jesus de Miguel dies

30-year-old Tenerife striker died from injuries sustained in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday's match.

Tenerife in mourning

Tenerife in mourning

Hundreds gathered at Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium to lay flowers, light candles and pay respects to the player.

Fans' reaction

Visiting fans described the stadium as sombre and silent, with players crying and praying on the pitch.

Personal impact

Carlos, a player with Tenerife's disability side, said de miguel helped pull the club out of a difficult period.

Official response

Official response

Canary Islands' minister for education and sport called the club 'broken' and pledged government support.

Tribute planned

A further tribute is planned for Saturday at 18:00 GMT to honour de miguel's memory.

The one thing

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died from injuries in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a match on Monday, leaving the island in mourning.

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