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Goalkeeper Owono Speaks After De Miguel Death
Spanish National Police opened a routine investigation after the Tenerife striker died from injuries suffered in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.
- On Monday, Nov. 2, Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a La Liga 2 match. De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest and died at age 30 on Tuesday morning.
- "These are the most difficult days of my life," Owono said in a statement. He deactivated his Instagram account Tuesday after receiving online abuse, with users commenting "murderer" on his posts.
- FC Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz defended his teammate on Tuesday, stating Owono is "deeply affected by what has happened" and "would never intentionally hurt anyone." Spatz emphasized the incident was accidental.
- Spain's National Police have opened a routine investigation into De Miguel's death. Santa Cruz prosecutor Jose Luis Sanchez-Jauregui told EFE it is "very unlikely" the case will result in criminal proceedings against Owono.
- The Equatoguinean Football Federation expressed support for the 25-year-old goalkeeper, who has made 47 international appearances. Separately, Can Vidalet player Michel Owono reported receiving racist abuse from people confusing him with the Andorra player.
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A collision on the football field in Spain ends fatally for Jesús de Miguel. The involved goalkeeper of FC Andorra chooses moving words after the death of his opponent.
"I feel enormous pain for the loss of Jesus," explained Andorra's goalkeeper through a statement on the club's social networks.
Andorra has issued a statement with the footballer's statements and has called for maximum sensitivity and respect.
Jesús de Miguel collided with Jesús Owono. The Tenerife striker died a day later. Now the goalkeeper has spoken out.
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