Cause of death revealed for soccer player Jesus de Miguel following mid-match collision

Spanish soccer player Jesus de Miguel died at 30 from “accidental chest trauma” following his mid-game collision with a goalie, according to the pathologists’ report, per The Sun.They reportedly relayed the findings to the investigating court in Santa Cruz, and there were other tests conducted during the autopsy with outcomes pending.A funeral was held Thursday in Spain for de Miguel.De Miguel, who played for CD Tenerife, collided with FC Andorra goalie Jesus Owono while they contended for a loose ball during Monday’s match in Spain’s second soccer division.He was taken to a hospital and placed in intensive care.The preliminary report said the chest trauma was a “cause consistent with the player’s death,” according to The Sun.The Canary Islands High Court of Justice confirmed that autopsy had been performed, according to The Sun, although it did not provide further details.“The court investigating the footballer’s death, which is Court of Investigation Number Two of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Court of First Instance, received the preliminary autopsy report today,” the court said, according to The Sun.“The contents of that report remain confidential out of respect for the privacy of the deceased and his family.“The court has authorized the transport of the young man’s remains to the mainland for burial.”De Miguel’s club announced his death Tuesday morning.“Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we announce the tragic passing of Jesús de Miguel Alameda this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.,” Tenerife posted to X on Tuesday morning.“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can ease this profound sense of sadness.

We stand with his devastated family, with his loved ones, and with the entire Tenerife football community, who today mourn this cruel turn of events.“The family of Jesús de Miguel would like to thank everyone for their express...