Jesús Owono Devastated After Fatal Collision With Jesús de Miguel
The Andorra goalkeeper is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life following the tragic incident involving the Tenerife striker. The aftermath has sparked an outpouring of reactions across Spanish football.
Spanish football is mourning the death of Jesús de Miguel, the 30-year-old Tenerife striker who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, following a violent collision with Jesús Owono, the 25-year-old FC Andorra goalkeeper, during a Spanish Second Division match. Owono has been left devastated by an incident that has shaken the football community.
The collision occurred during stoppage time in Monday's match at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, when Owono rushed out to challenge for the ball and crashed into De Miguel. The striker collapsed unconscious on the pitch, while the referee showed the goalkeeper a red card for the challenge.
Medical personnel managed to revive De Miguel after he suffered cardiac arrest, but his condition deteriorated overnight. He passed away at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, November 3, at the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. The match, which was tied 2-2, was abandoned.
Jesús Owono Broke Down in Tears and Prayed in the Dressing Room
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Jesús Owono was completely devastated by the incident. The goalkeeper was reportedly seen crying and praying in the dressing room as his teammates anxiously awaited updates on De Miguel's condition.
Owono also became the target of online abuse and accusations, eventually prompting him to deactivate his Instagram account. People close to the goalkeeper have insisted that he never intended to hurt the striker. His teammate Lautaro Spatz publicly defended him, explaining that those who know Owono understand just how deeply he is suffering.
On Wednesday, the Equatorial Guinea international broke his silence in a statement released through Andorra. He acknowledged that he was going through the most difficult days of his life and expressed his profound sorrow over the player's death. Owono also said he would respectfully address any questions arising from the incident, although his thoughts remain firmly with De Miguel and his family.
Tenerife and Andorra United in Grief
CD Tenerife confirmed the striker's death in an official statement, expressing profound sadness and asking for privacy for his family. The club thanked the football community for its overwhelming support and spoke of the grief felt by its players, staff, and supporters.
FC Andorra also offered its condolences and reiterated its support for De Miguel's family. The club has made psychological support available to those affected, helping its players and staff cope with the emotional consequences of the tragedy.
Spanish authorities have also become involved. The National Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding De Miguel's death, a standard procedure in cases involving unnatural deaths that does not, by itself, imply criminal responsibility on the goalkeeper's part.
Upcoming Matches Postponed Following the Tragedy
The impact of Jesús de Miguel's death has also reached the Spanish Second Division schedule. The matches Granada vs Tenerife and Andorra vs Mallorca, originally scheduled for the weekend of November 7 and 8, were postponed out of respect for those affected and to give both squads time to process what happened.
The decision comes as De Miguel's teammates and Owono continue receiving support. The goalkeeper also missed Wednesday's training session, during which Andorra observed a minute of silence in memory of the Tenerife striker.
Spanish football continues to pay tribute to Jesús de Miguel, with clubs, players, and supporters expressing their solidarity with his family and teammates. The priority for both clubs is now the well-being of everyone affected by a tragedy that has put football itself firmly in the background.
A Tragedy That Has Shaken Spanish Football
- The loss: Jesús de Miguel died on November 3 at the age of 30 following the collision during the match against Andorra.
- Owono's situation: the goalkeeper has been deeply affected, deactivated his Instagram account, and received support from his teammates.
- The aftermath: authorities are investigating the incident, while Tenerife and Andorra's upcoming matches have been postponed.
