Jesus Owono speaks on most difficult days after tragedy
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono speaks out following the tragic death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel during a Spanish second division match.
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- FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono calls this the most difficult time of his life
- Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, 30, died following a serious on-pitch collision
- Spanish police have opened a routine judicial inquiry into the tragic incident
- Tenerife declared six days of mourning and postponed weekend fixtures
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has shared that he is experiencing the most difficult days of his life following the tragic death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. The incident occurred during stoppage time on Monday with the score tied at 2-2 in a Spanish second division fixture.
The global football community has rallied in tribute to the 30-year-old player, with a minute of silence observed across European competitions this week. FC Andorra players and staff also held a minute of silence before a voluntary training session on Wednesday, which Owono did not attend.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Teammate Spatz defended the devastated goalkeeper on social media, emphasizing that Owono is suffering immensely and never intended to cause harm. Meanwhile, authorities in Spain have initiated a routine investigation into potential involuntary manslaughter, as Spanish law automatically triggers judicial inquiries for non-natural deaths.
"These are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and it is very hard for me to come to terms with what has happened."
Jesus Owono
Such tragic accidents are exceptionally rare in professional football, often leaving profound psychological impacts on the players involved. Under Spanish legal frameworks, any non-natural fatality mandates a formal judicial review to ensure complete transparency, even when initial reports clearly indicate an accidental on-field collision.
Tenerife announced six official days of mourning, suspending all club operations while players and staff attend the funeral in Navahermosa, Toledo. The club will open Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez on Saturday evening for supporters to pay their final respects, while the upcoming weekend league matches for both teams have been postponed.
Source: BBC Sport
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