Tenerife Pledges Financial Backing for Jesus de Miguel Daughter Carla
Tenerife has made a solemn commitment to financially support the one-year-old daughter of Jesus de Miguel until she reaches adulthood. The tragic death of the striker on Tuesday morning followed an accidental collision during a match against Andorra the previous evening. The club leadership stepped forward to ensure that baby Carla and the rest of the family receive sustained assistance during an unimaginably difficult time for everyone involved.
Antonio Manuel Porro Granados, the CEO of Tenerife, detailed the club intentions in statements provided to the media. Our plan is to stand by the girl and make sure the entire Tenerife family supports her, Porro Granados explained, noting that they want to be there for her at least until she reaches adulthood. This initiative was spearheaded by majority shareholder Rayco Garcia and received unanimous backing from the entire organization.
The club confirmed it will provide maximum possible support in every respect, going far beyond legal obligations. Administrators are actively exploring methods to increase financial backing so that material circumstances do not compound the emotional devastation, though club officials acknowledge that the profound personal loss can never be fully mitigated.
Details of the Accidental On-Field Collision With Jesus Owono
The fatal sequence of events unfolded during the closing stages of Monday night fixture between Tenerife and Andorra. A post-mortem examination revealed that Jesus de Miguel died following accidental chest trauma sustained when he collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The impact occurred as both players contested the ball near the end of the match.
Following the challenge, the referee issued a red card to Owono, and the game was ultimately abandoned as medical staff rushed to treat the stricken player. The tragedy sent shockwaves through Spanish football, prompting an immediate outpouring of grief from players, officials, and fans across the country. The loss of the athlete has left a permanent scar on the sporting community.
Emotional Impact and Response From Goalkeeper Jesus Owono
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, aged 25, was left utterly devastated by the accidental outcome of the challenge. Sources close to his teammates reported that he retreated into isolation, feeling completely destroyed by the tragedy. On Thursday, the goalkeeper broke his silence to share his immense grief with the public.
These are being the most difficult days of my life, Owono wrote in an emotional public statement. I am struggling to find the words, and it is very hard for me to process anything that has happened. I feel immense pain over the loss of Jesus. I am thinking of him, his family, and all the people who loved him.
Owono added that he would face any procedural matters with complete respect, though his immediate focus remained entirely on the sorrow of the situation. In response to his acute distress, the Spanish Footballers Association stepped in to provide professional counseling to help him cope with the trauma.
Widespread Tributes Across Spanish Football and LaLiga
The wider footballing community rallied in solidarity to honor the memory of the fallen forward. Across LaLiga fixtures, prominent players such as Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham wore specially printed T-shirts bearing the number nine on the back alongside the phrase Siempre en nuestro recuerdo, which translates to Always in our memory in English.
Stadiums observed solemn periods of silence followed by coordinated minutes of applause before kickoff. National television broadcasts integrated QR codes that linked directly to an official GoFundMe page established to collect donations for the grieving family.
Tenerife Stadium Opens Doors for Mourning Fans
In the wake of the disaster, Tenerife postponed its scheduled league fixture for the weekend to allow players, staff, and supporters time to process the emotional toll. Despite the postponement, the club opened its stadium doors on Saturday to welcome thousands of mourning fans wishing to pay their respects.
Supporters left an array of flowers, scarves, and personal notes outside the ground. A massive photograph of De Miguel was draped across one of the stands, featuring the dedicated inscription Eterno Demi 9 1996-2026. A replica team shirt and a bouquet of flowers were placed directly on the pitch, serving as a focal point for collective remembrance.