Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have led the tributes to Tenerife ahead Jesus de Miguel who died this morning after sustaining severe accidents in Monday’s Segunda Division recreation with Andorra.
The 30-year-old collided with visiting goalkeeper Jesus Owono when chasing an extended ball and there was fast concern from gamers and medical employees.
The sport was deserted and De Miguel taken to hospital. An early replace stated the participant was “severe however steady” however his situation deteriorated and his passing was introduced this morning.
The information has devastated the soccer neighborhood in Spain and all over the world with tributes flowing in for a participant who additionally represented Navalcarnero, Unionistas and Castellon amongst others.
Inter Miami star Messi, who spent the majority of his carer at Barcelona, wrote on Instagram: “There are not any phrases… My condolences and far power to all his household and buddies. RIP
Pedri and Mbappe pay tribute to De Miguel
Barcelona midfielder Pedri, who was born and introduced up in Tenerife, stated: “The demise of Jesús de Miguel leaves me speechless. An enormous hug for his household and one to CD Tenerife. Relaxation in peace.”
That sentiment was additionally shared by Actual Madrid star Mbappe. The France captain wrote on Instagram: “Numerous unhappiness, there are not any phrases.”
Along with the various social media messages have been extra formal notes of condolence.
The Actual Madrid squad paused for a minute’s silence earlier than coaching right this moment with a membership communique studying: “Actual Madrid CF, its president, and its Board of Administrators deeply remorse the passing of Jesús de Miguel, participant of CD Tenerife.
“Actual Madrid needs to specific its condolences and affection to his household, his team-mates, his membership, and all his family members.”
Barcelona stated: “From FC Barcelona, we deeply remorse the tragic information of the passing of CD Tenerife participant Jesús de Miguel. Our ideas and help are together with his household, buddies and family members throughout these tough instances.”
The Spanish Football Federation suspended all exercise on Tuesday, and later introduced there could be no video games staged till November 6.
An announcement on X learn: “In an indication of respect and solidarity following the passing of Jesús de Miguel, the RFEF has agreed to increase the suspension of its competitions till November 6.
“The Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches scheduled for this week are subsequently postponed.
“The complete Spanish soccer household stands united in grief following this tragic loss and extends its deepest condolences, love and help to the household, buddies and family members of Jesús de Miguel, in addition to to everybody at CD Tenerife and its supporters throughout these extraordinarily tough instances.”
Tenerife announce De Miguel’s passing
The information that De Miguel had handed away was conveyed this morning in an announcement from Tenerife.
It learn: “Racked with ache, with a lump in our throats and unable to imagine that that is true, CD Tenerife communicates the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.
“There are not any phrases of consolation; there may be completely nothing that may alleviate this sense overflowing with unhappiness. We stand alongside his devastated household, alongside his family members, alongside all of tinerfeñismo that right this moment weeps for this merciless final result.
“The household of Jesús de Miguel thanks each one of many expressions of help acquired, and likewise requests, from the guts, the utmost respect for his or her privateness in these horrible moments.”
Owono was red-carded for the problem however any anger was rapidly put to at least one facet with gamers dashing to De Miguel’s support.
An Andorra assertion learn: “With damaged hearts and devastation, we need to ship our most honest condolences to the household of Jesús de Miguel, to all his team-mates, buddies, and to CD Tenerife. Relaxation in peace.”
Spanish police have opened an investigation into attainable involuntary manslaughter towards Owono.
