UEFA announces moment of silence at all matches after Jesus de Miguel dies at 30

UEFA has announced that a moment of silence will be observed at all its matches this week in memory of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who has died at the age of 30.

European and Spanish football have been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of the forward, with UEFA, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), and his club, CD Tenerife, expressing their condolences to his family, teammates, and loved ones.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following confirmation of the player's passing.

De Miguel Alameda had featured for several clubs in Spain's lower divisions before joining CD Tenerife. He played an important role in helping the Spanish club secure promotion to the Segunda División last season.

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin Pays Tribute

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin expressed his sadness following the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda, describing the loss as heartbreaking.

In an official statement, the UEFA president said:

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"We are heartbroken by the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda. We have searched for words and found only silence. In that silence, our hearts and thoughts are with his family, his teammates, everyone at CD Tenerife, and all those who mourn this tragic loss."

UEFA also confirmed that all matches under its organization this week will observe a moment of silence to honor the late footballer.

The tribute will allow players, match officials, and supporters across Europe to pay their respects to the former Tenerife forward.

CD Tenerife Confirms Death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda

CD Tenerife announced the tragic passing of its player in an emotional statement released on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The club confirmed that De Miguel Alameda died at 8:00 am on Tuesday, expressing its profound sadness and extending its support to his grieving family and loved ones.

The full statement from CD Tenerife read:

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"Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, we at CD Tenerife announce the tragic passing, on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at 8.00 am, of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.

"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can ease this overwhelming 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 expressions of support and, from the bottom of their hearts, ask that their privacy be respected at this terrible time."

The club also thanked everyone who had offered messages of support while appealing for privacy for the player's family during this difficult period.

Spanish Football Federation Reacts to the Tragedy

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has also expressed its condolences following the death of the CD Tenerife striker.

In its tribute, the federation said Spanish football was mourning the loss of De Miguel Alameda and extended its deepest sympathies to his family, friends, loved ones, and everyone associated with CD Tenerife.

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The full RFEF statement read:

"Spanish football mourns the loss of Jesús de Miguel. Devastated by the sad news, from the RFEF we wish to express our deepest sorrow for his passing today. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, as well as to Club Deportivo Tenerife and all its fans, whom we accompany in these moments of profound grief."

The federation's message added to the tributes from across Spanish football following the heartbreaking announcement.

UEFA Matches to Honor Late Tenerife Forward

As a mark of respect, UEFA has confirmed that a moment of silence will be held at all UEFA matches this week in memory of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.

The tribute will see the European football community unite in remembrance of the 30-year-old striker, whose death has left CD Tenerife and Spanish football in mourning.

His contribution to Tenerife's promotion to the Segunda División last season remains part of his footballing legacy as tributes continue to pour in following his passing.