Jesús de Miguel Alameda dies aged 29 after collapsing during a match

CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda has died aged 29, hours after suffering a medical emergency during a Segunda División match against FC Andorra. The club announced his death in a statement on Tuesday, November 3, saying he died at 8:00 a.m. following a cardiorespiratory arrest during the fixture. The incident happened after Alameda collided heavily with Andorra goalkeeper Owono. He was taken from the pitch to hospital by ambulance, but his condition later deteriorated. BBC Sport reported that his neurological state worsened after he arrived at hospital and he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Despite receiving medical care, Alameda did not recover. CD Tenerife said it was deeply saddened by his death and sent condolences to his family and loved ones. The club also said his relatives had expressed gratitude for the messages of support they had received, while asking for privacy as they mourned. The club did not provide further details about the medical circumstances behind the emergency. Alameda’s death has prompted sorrow across Spanish football, with the sudden collapse during a match adding to the shock of the news. The report also recalled the death of Portuguese midfielder Quevin Castro, who collapsed during a friendly match on Saturday, August 22. West Bromwich Albion, where Castro began his professional career, confirmed his death and said it planned to pay tribute to him.