The death of Jesús de Miguel: a police investigation has been launched

The police have launched an investigation into the death of Jesús de Miguel, suspecting manslaughter. The 30-year-old player was severely injured during a match against Andorra after being kneed in the chest by goalkeeper Jesús Owono. Despite being resuscitated in the ambulance, de Miguel died the following morning in the hospital. The incident occurred during a home game where de Miguel was a substitute. Following the injury, the match was halted, and Owono received a red card. The police investigation is standard in such cases, but it does not guarantee that the matter will go to court. Owono faced backlash online, leading him to delete his social media accounts. De Miguel had a career primarily in lower divisions and joined Tenerife in 2025, scoring 11 goals in his first season.