03.11.2026 10:11
In the match played between Tenerife and Andorra in Spain, footballer Jesus de Miguel remained motionless on the ground after colliding with the opposing goalkeeper. The footballer, who was reported to have suffered cardiac arrest while being taken to hospital, was revived by the intervention of medical teams. The match was abandoned, and it was announced that de Miguel remains in life-threatening condition.
The match played between Tenerife and Andorra in Spain's second division witnessed a horrific incident rarely seen on football pitches. In the stoppage time of the match, Tenerife's forward Jesus de Miguel, who collided hard with the opposing goalkeeper, remained motionless on the ground. It was reported that the player's heart stopped and was restarted while he was being taken to hospital after medical teams intervened.
COLLIDED WITH THE GOALKEEPER, COULD NOT GET UP FROM THE GROUND
In the 90+7th minute, with the score 2-2, Tenerife launched an attack with a long pass from their own half. Jesus de Miguel, moving toward the ball, collided hard with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had come off his line to intervene on the ball shortly after De Miguel crossed the halfway line.
After the collision, an Andorran player, noticing that de Miguel remained motionless on the ground, immediately signaled to the bench and called the medical teams onto the pitch. It was seen that some Tenerife players could not hold back their tears in the face of what happened.
HIS HEART STOPPED IN THE AMBULANCE
According to reports in the Spanish press, Jesus de Miguel, who was seriously injured, suffered a heart attack while being taken to hospital by ambulance. The player, whose heart was said to have stopped for a while, was brought back to life by the intervention of medical staff.
REFEREE ABANDONED THE MATCH
After the incident, Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono was shown a straight red card. Referee Manuel Perez abandoned the match due to the serious health problem that occurred. The players and coaching staff on the pitch began waiting for upcoming news about de Miguel's health condition.
HIS LIFE IS STILL IN DANGER
Tenerife Club made a statement regarding Jesus de Miguel's health condition. It was stated that the player, who was taken under treatment at Nuestra Senora de Candelaria University Hospital, was in stable condition, but his life remained in danger.
Andorra Club also said in a statement, "Following the serious incident he experienced in today's match, we send all our support and best wishes to Jesus de Miguel. We hope he recovers as soon as possible."
Many clubs from Spain, especially Real Madrid, Valencia and Rayo Vallecano, also published get-well messages for the player.