Tenerife’s second‑division side issued a stark update on striker Jesus de Miguel on Tuesday, following his brutal collision with Andorra’s goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
Spanish football holds its breath. Tenerife announced that 30‑year‑old forward Jesus de Miguel’s neurological condition has worsened after a savage impact with keeper Jesus Owono during a Liga2 match. The club promised more details soon – a grim reminder of the sport’s hidden dangers. In my view, such incidents expose the urgent need for stricter safety protocols.
Deep into added time, with the score dead‑locked at 2‑2, Gabriel de Jesus surged forward on a long ball, only to be slammed by the opposing keeper in the central circle during a poorly timed aerial challenge. The Ecuadorian‑born player collapsed, teammates screaming for medics as he lay motionless. Witnesses described sheer terror. Early reports indicate he suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest.
The match was halted at the 108th minute so medical crews could reach the field and transport the player by ambulance to Universidad Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. An initial report said he regained consciousness after CPR performed inside the ambulance. He now breathes unaided but stays unconscious, according to the medical note.
The club first announced on Monday night that Jesus de Miguel was in intensive care at Universidad Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, listed as stable yet serious. Medical staff are on site and will update as soon as possible. Spanish press says teammates visited the hospital, but the news they received was far from encouraging.
FC Andorra, led by Gerard Piqué, posted a heartfelt message on social media, sending support and best wishes to Jesus de Miguel after today’s serious accident. They hope for a swift recovery and keep the player, his family, and CD Tenerife in their thoughts. Will his recovery inspire new safety measures across the league?