Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after cardiac arrest in collision with Equatorial Guinea’s Jesus Owono

Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono was involved in a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Spanish football after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match.

De Miguel passed away on Tuesday after collapsing following a collision with Owono during Tenerife’s Spanish second-tier encounter against FC Andorra on Monday.

The incident occurred seven minutes into stoppage time when Owono, who had rushed out of his penalty area to clear a long ball, collided with the Tenerife forward, striking him in the chest with his knee.

De Miguel immediately fell to the ground and remained motionless, prompting players from both teams to urgently signal for medical assistance.

Medical personnel rushed onto the pitch and administered treatment for more than five minutes before the striker was transported to hospital by ambulance.

The match was subsequently abandoned following the incident, while Owono was shown a straight red card for the collision.

Tenerife confirm striker’s death

Tenerife confirmed the devastating news on Tuesday, expressing profound sadness over the death of their player.

The Spanish club paid tribute to De Miguel in an emotional statement, admitting that his passing had left the entire organisation struggling to come to terms with the loss.

“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 30-year-old’s death has cast a shadow over Spanish football, with clubs and supporters expressing their condolences following the tragic development.

Barcelona and Real Madrid lead tributes

Some of Spain’s biggest football institutions have joined Tenerife in mourning De Miguel, with Barcelona and Real Madrid among the clubs to issue messages of condolence.

Barcelona expressed solidarity with the striker’s family, friends and loved ones as they come to terms with the tragedy.

“Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times,” the Catalan club said.

Real Madrid also paid tribute, extending its condolences to everyone affected by the loss.

“Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his club, and all his loved ones.”

The tragedy has renewed attention on the dangers of serious on-field collisions and the importance of immediate medical intervention during football matches.