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Goalkeeper Owono banned for 12 matches after fatal collision with Jesus De Miguel
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono gets 12-match ban and may quit football after collision that killed Spanish striker Jesus De Miguel.
In brief
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono gets 12-match ban and may quit football after collision that killed Spanish striker Jesus De Miguel. FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono received a 12-match ban and may never return to football after a collision with Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel, who died in the incident. Originally…
Goalkeeper Owono banned for 12 matches
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono received a 12-match ban after a collision with Tenerife's Jesus De Miguel, who died in the incident.
“The goalkeeper involved in the collision that killed Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has been hit with a 12-match ban - but may never play again.”
Collision details
De Miguel was struck in the chest by Owono's flying knee during a stoppage time incident in a match.
“The striker was struck in the chest by Owono's flying knee as the keeper attempted to clear the ball near the halfway line”
De Miguel's death
De Miguel died in the morning following the collision after being rushed to hospital.
“Tenerife striker De Miguel died in the morning following the horrifying clash with Owono”
Public reaction
Tenerife supporters chanted 'murderer' at Owono and he retreated from public view.
“The goalkeeper was subjected to chants of 'murderer' by Tenerife supporters and retreated from public view amid the significant backlash.”
Owono's statement
Owono described his 'enormous pain' and said he could not think of anything else except De Miguel.
“These are being the most difficult days of my life. I am struggling to find the words and find it very difficult to assimilate anything that has happened.”
Manager's statement
Owono's manager Carles Manso said he would give Owono space to decide whether to return to football.
“We will give him space so that he feels completely free to make any decision, whether he wants to return, when, or if he does not want to return.”
Medical response
De Miguel was rushed to hospital after appearing motionless on the pitch.
“De Miguel was seen to for over five minutes while his team-mates were visibly distressed, with some appearing to be in tears.”
Family details
De Miguel was a new father with his wife and baby daughter watching in the stands.
“He had become a father just last year, and according to El Espanol, his wife and baby daughter were watching in the stands as the fatal incident occurred.”
Hospital details
De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest while being transported to hospital and was revived in the ambulance.
“De Miguel is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to hospital and had to be revived inside the ambulance, according to Spanish media outlet Marca.”
Tenerife's statement
Tenerife confirmed De Miguel's death and expressed condolences to his family.
“Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic death, this Tuesday, November 3, 2:00 a.m., of Jesus de Miguel Alameda.”
Police investigation
Police are investigating the death due to protocol and the emergency medical response.
“Police are investigating the death of De Miguel due to protocol, and they are also now probing the emergency medical response”
Owono's future
Owono may never return to football after the incident.
“Owono said he could not 'think of anything else except Jesús and the pain we are experiencing'”
The takeaway
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono received a 12-match ban and may never return to football after a collision with Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel, who died in the incident.
