Tributes arise as Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field incident

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Tributes arise as Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field incident
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Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old striker for Tenerife, passed away from injuries sustained in an on-field collision on Monday. The match against Andorra was abandoned after De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest during the clash. Fans have paid their respects at Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, where a farewell service is scheduled. Tenerife has announced six days of mourning, and a minute's silence was held prior to Champions League matches on Tuesday night. Raphinha and Mikel Arteta expressed condolences, emphasizing the tragedy's impact on the football community. A routine investigation into the incident has been launched by Spanish police, and Copa del Rey matches were postponed in De Miguel's honor.

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  • •Jesus de Miguel died after a cardiac arrest in a match against Andorra.
  • •Tenerife has declared six days of mourning for the player.
  • •Fans gathered at the stadium to honor De Miguel with flowers and candles.
  • •Spanish police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
  • •Champions League matches featured a minute's silence in tribute.
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  • 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Tributes pour in for Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel as Raphinha sends 'message of strength' to family
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Fans laid flowers outside Tenerife’s stadium while football figures across the world expressed their condolences

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