Spanish Footballer Dies After Colliding With Goalkeeper During Match

Spanish Footballer Dies After Colliding With Goalkeeper During Match

Posted by Chinenye on Tue 03rd Nov, 2026 – tori.ng

Spanish football has been thrown into mourning after 30-year-old striker Jesús de Miguel died following a serious collision during a match.

The 30 year old striker played for CD Tenerife, and had helped the club win promotion to the Segunda División last season.

He collapsed after a collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a match against FC Andorra.

Tenerife said he died at 8am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and described it as a tragedy for the club, his family and fans.

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said the death had left him lost for words.

The UEFA will hold a moment of silence at all its matches this week.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation said it was devastated and suspended all football matches across Spanish divisions on Monday, November 3.

Its statement said the suspension was for the matchday following his death.

Clubs from around the world sent condolences.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, AC Milan, Juventus, Manchester City and Flamengo were among them.

Nigerian Premier League club Katsina United also expressed sympathy.