collapsed<\/a> following a collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a match against FC Andorra.\n<\/p>\nTenerife said the player died at 8 am local time, describing the development as a tragedy that had left the club, his family and supporters devastated.<\/p>\n
\u201cBroken in pain, with a knot in the throat and unable to believe this is true, from CD Tenerife, we communicate the tragic death, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 hours, of Jes\u00fas de Miguel Alameda,\u201d the statement read partly.\n<\/p>\n
In a statement on Tuesday, the European football body stated, \u201cWe are heartbroken by the death of Jes\u00fas de Miguel Alameda,\u201d said UEFA president Aleksander \u010ceferin. \u201cWe have searched for words and found only silence. In that silence, our hearts and thoughts are with his family, his teammates, everyone at CD Tenerife, and all those who mourn this tragic loss.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
It also disclosed that a moment of silence will be held in memory of De Miguel at all UEFA matches this week.<\/p>\n
The Royal Spanish Football Federation, in a tweet on Tuesday, said it was \u201cdevastated\u201d to hear of the 30-year-old striker\u2019s death. It said all football matches across Spanish divisions will be suspended to mourn the striker\u2019s demise.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpanish football mourns the loss of Jes\u00fas de Miguel. Devastated by the sad news, from the RFEF, we wish to express our deepest sorrow for his passing today.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, as well as to Club Deportivo Tenerife and all its fans, whom we accompany in these moments of profound grief.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
It added, \u201cThe FREF suspends the football matchday of this November 3 following the death of Jes\u00fas de Miguel, a player of CD Tenerife.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDe Miguel\u2019s death also drew condolence messages from Spanish football giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.\n<\/p>\n
In a separate statement issued on Tuesday, both clubs expressed sadness over the player\u2019s demise.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom FC Barcelona, we deeply regret the tragic news of the passing of Jes\u00fas de Miguel, a CD Tenerife player.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times,\u201d Barcelona wrote on X.\n<\/p>\n
Real Madrid, in its club statement, said,\u00a0 \u201cReal Madrid C. F., its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of Jes\u00fas de Miguel, player of C. D. Tenerife.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cReal Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his club and all his loved ones.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Defending Premier League champions, Arsenal, wrote, \u201cEveryone at Arsenal is devastated to hear of the passing of Jes\u00fas de Miguel and sends their heartfelt condolences to his family and CD Tenerife at this incredibly sad time.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Manchester United stated, \u201cOur deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Jes\u00fas de Miguel Alameda and everyone connected with CD Tenerife.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Italian side AC Milan said, \u201cWe are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. Sending strength and our deepest condolences to everyone at #CDTOficial and to all who are grieving at this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nigerian Premier League club, Katsina United, wrote, \u201cEveryone at Katsina United Football Club extends their deepest condolences to Jes\u00fas\u2019 family, friends, and everyone connected with CD Tenerife during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Condolences also poured in from Juventus, Manchester City, Flamengo, among other football clubs.\n <\/p>\n
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