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Tragic footballer Jesus de Miguel’s devastated club Tenerife vow to financially support his one-year-old daughter until she turns 18 – as fundraiser passes £125,000

De Miguel, 30, lost his life following a horror collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owonu in the latter stages of a second division game.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 8:12 AM
Tragic footballer Jesus de Miguel’s devastated club Tenerife vow to financially support his one-year-old daughter until she turns 18 – as fundraiser passes £125,000
Key Things to Know
  • Tenerife pledged to financially support Jesus de Miguel's one-year-old daughter until adulthood following his tragic death.
  • A crowdfunding campaign for De Miguel's family has surpassed £125,000 in donations from supporters and players.
  • The 30-year-old striker died from accidental chest trauma after colliding with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spanish club Tenerife have committed to financially supporting the one-year-old daughter of Jesus de Miguel until she turns 18, following the striker's tragic death. The 30-year-old died from accidental chest trauma after a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a second division match. A public fundraiser for De Miguel's family has crossed £125,000, with contributions from footballers Alvaro Morata and Alex Baena.

Tenerife CEO Antonio Manuel Porro Granados confirmed the club's initiative, while the player's family is also reportedly set to receive around £300,000 in base compensation. Meanwhile, police are investigating the emergency response and whether Owono could face involuntary manslaughter charges, though legal experts doubt criminal charges will result.

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