FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono is reportedly in a state of profound distress following the fatal collision with Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel during a La Liga 2 match on November 2. The incident occurred near midfield, resulting in a red card for Owono before De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest and was transported to the hospital, leading to the abandonment of the fixture. De Miguel’s condition deteriorated on Tuesday morning, and he passed away at the age of 30, leaving the football community in shock.
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In the immediate aftermath, reports from the scene indicated that some spectators chanted “murderer” at Owono while De Miguel received emergency treatment on the pitch. However, internal accounts paint a different picture of the goalkeeper’s state of mind. Iván Álvarez of Cadena COPE reported that Owono was devastated in the locker room, seen crying and praying. In response to the public scrutiny, Owono has deactivated his Instagram account, seeking privacy during this traumatic period.
On November 4, FC Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz publicly addressed the situation, posting a message that offered condolences to De Miguel’s family while explicitly expressing support for Owono. Spatz’s intervention highlights the internal solidarity within the squad as they process the tragedy. The incident underscores the severe psychological toll such accidents take on players, shifting the narrative from on-field accountability to human compassion in the wake of De Miguel’s death.
Source: Yahoo Sports
