East Bengal head coach Antonio Lopez Habas has shared his heartfelt condolences to the family of Jesus de Miguel after the Tenerife striker’s unfortunate passing during a La Liga 2 match.
CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel passed away aged 30 on November 3, 2026, following a cardiac arrest caused by an on-field collision during a Segunda División match against FC Andorra. The incident occurred in stoppage time on Monday when Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono collided with De Miguel while attempting to clear a long ball, striking him in the chest with his knee.
The striker received emergency treatment on the pitch before being rushed to hospital, where his condition deteriorated. Tenerife confirmed his death the following morning, prompting tributes from clubs and football authorities across Europe.
Antonio Lopez Habas sends Condolences
Antonio Lopez Habas had a brief stint with CD Tenerife during the 2005-06 Segunda División season. Appointed on November 14, 2005, Habas managed just six matches before departing on December 21, 2005. But the former Tenerife entrenador (head coach) sent his regards to the family of De Miguel after East Bengal’s ACL Two match against Al Seeb.
“I want to offer my condolences to Miguel’s family for something that cannot happen on a football pitch. He was unfortunate and I can only offer my condolences to his family, and may they recover from this huge loss,” Habas said to MyKhel.
East Bengal Head Coach Antonio Lopez Habas spent a year as the head coach of CD Tenerife in 2005.A tragic on field accident took Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel’s life.Habas sent his condolences after East Bengal’s match.Descansa en Paz, Jesus de Miguel ❤️ https://t.co/AVMmTLxqJh
— MyKhel Football (@Mykhel_football) November 3, 2026">
Immediately after the collision, Tenerife suspended its post-match press conference and issued a medical update confirming that De Miguel had been taken to the intensive care unit at Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. He was initially described as being in a stable condition despite the severity of his injuries. The club's medical staff remained at the hospital to monitor his condition.
Following his death on November 3, Tenerife released an emotional statement expressing their devastation. The club said it was heartbroken, unable to believe the news and stood alongside De Miguel's devastated family, loved ones and supporters. The club president was emotional and said the players, fans will need 'professional help' to recover from this emotional distress.
Story first published: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 13:58 [IST]
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