Spain bids farewell to Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel as Andorra goalkeeper Owono speaks of “immense pain”

Summary

Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, known as “Demi”, died after an on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in a Spanish second division match. On Wednesday, November 4, Owono expressed his grief over the death and spoke of “immense pain,” according to Africanews. On Thursday, November 5, the funeral cortege moved through the narrow streets of Navahermosa in La Mancha, the village where his family lives, which The Guardian reports were fuller than ever but quieter too. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said, “In moments of pain, football comes together more than ever.” Tenerife president Felipe Miñambres said the club would need “professional help” to get through the days ahead.

Timeline

1. Africanews

   5 Nov 2026, 08:16 UTCSource ↗

   Africanews reports that Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono expressed his grief on Wednesday, November 4, following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, describing “immense pain.”

2. The Guardian

   5 Nov 2026, 22:03 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Spain said goodbye to Jesús de Miguel at a funeral in Navahermosa on Thursday, November 5, where manager Luis de la Fuente said football comes together in moments of pain.