The tragic death of Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel Alameda has taken a new turn. Spanish police have opened an investigation to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident, focusing not only on the fatal collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, but also on how first medical aid was provided on the field.
According to reports in British and Spanish media, the homicide investigation unit in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has opened a case file on the matter. Authorities are also considering the possibility of a criminal offence of causing death through negligence, although legal experts do not expect goalkeeper Owono to face criminal charges, as the collision occurred during a play in the game. However, he may risk a lengthy sporting suspension.
At the center of the investigation is also the response of the medical staff. Investigators are verifying whether oxygen was administered to the footballer immediately after he lost consciousness, whether the defibrillator was used in the first moments and whether transport to the ambulance was carried out in line with safety protocols. According to the Spanish newspaper “El Día”, video footage published on social networks is also being examined, as it is suspected that there may be inconsistencies between medical reports and other evidence collected.
One of the points under investigation concerns the transport of the footballer on a special stretcher used to immobilize the spine. According to reports, he was carried from the middle of the field to the ambulance by people running, a method that raises questions about compliance with medical protocols.
Investigators are also trying to determine whether, during resuscitation on the field, De Miguel received oxygen through a mask or special equipment. The 30-year-old suffered a severe knee blow to the chest from goalkeeper Owono in the added minutes of the Tenerife-Andorra match, which ended 2-2. He suffered cardiac arrest but was brought back to life after medical intervention on the field. He was then rushed to the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital, where his neurological condition deteriorated.
De Miguel died yesterday morning, around 08:00, and Tenerife confirmed the news with a heartfelt message. His partner, Maria, and their one-year-old daughter, Carla, were in the stands of the stadium when the tragedy occurred. The investigation now aims to clarify every detail of this incident, from the moment of the collision to the medical intervention and transport to the hospital. Until its conclusion, any possible responsibility remains to be determined by the authorities.