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David de Gea leads tributes as Spanish footballer, 30, dies after tragic collision with keeper

Jesus de Miguel tragically died on Tuesday morning after suffering a serious head injury the previous day playing for CD Tenerife…

By Kieran Horn · Manchester Evening News

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 9:48 AM

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David de Gea and Gerard Pique led tributes following the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel.
CD Tenerife announced that De Miguel passed away on Tuesday morning after his neurological condition deteriorated.
The fatal injury occurred during a 2-2 match against Andorra that was subsequently abandoned.

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CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda has died at age 28 following an on-field collision during a match against Andorra. The Spanish club confirmed his passing on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after his neurological condition worsened overnight. The second-division clash was abandoned at 2-2 after the forward reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest en route to the hospital.

David de Gea and Gerard Pique led the tributes across the football community alongside clubs including Liverpool, Ajax, Napoli, and Marseille. De Miguel, who joined Tenerife in 2025, previously scored 11 goals in 29 matches to help earn the club promotion.

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David de Gea leads tributes as Spanish footballer, 30, dies after tragic collision with keeper

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