Football has been left mourning following the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who reportedly suffered a serious injury during a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono in a Spanish second-division match on Monday.

The incident has deeply affected both clubs, with Owono describing the tragedy as one of the most difficult experiences of his life. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has expressed his grief over the loss of the 30-year-old striker and offered heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and everyone who knew him.

In a statement released through FC Andorra, Owono said he was struggling to find the words to explain what had happened. He described feeling enormous pain and said his thoughts remained with De Miguel and his loved ones.

Owono also acknowledged that there would be many matters to address in the coming days but explained that, at the moment, he could think of nothing beyond the tragedy and the suffering experienced by everyone affected. He concluded his message with a heartfelt farewell to the late footballer.

The incident has also prompted support from Owono’s teammates. FC Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz publicly defended the goalkeeper, describing him as a person who would never intentionally hurt another player. Spatz said Owono was devastated by what had happened and was struggling emotionally with the loss of De Miguel.

He also paid tribute to the Tenerife striker, explaining that nobody involved in football could have imagined that an incident during a competitive match would have such tragic consequences.

The football community has responded with tributes to De Miguel, who joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025. The 30-year-old was also a father, making the loss particularly painful for his family and loved ones.

A minute’s silence has been observed at football matches across European competitions this week in his memory. FC Andorra players also held a moment of silence before a voluntary training session, while Owono was absent.

The tragedy has highlighted the emotional and psychological impact that serious on-field accidents can have on professional athletes. While football is a highly competitive sport involving physical challenges and intense rivalries, incidents like this remind everyone that the safety and well-being of players must always come first.

As the football world continues to mourn Jesus de Miguel, attention remains focused on supporting his family, respecting the grieving players and understanding the circumstances surrounding the incident.