Andorra Goalkeeper Jesus Owono Devastated After Fatal Pitch Collision
· Sports · BBC Sport, BBC News
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been deeply affected and is devastated following a fatal collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel during a Spanish second-division match. The incident occurred seven minutes into stoppage time when Owono collided with De Miguel while running to clear a ball, resulting in the striker's tragic death at age 30. Spanish police have opened a routine judicial inquiry into possible involuntary manslaughter following the non-natural death under local law. Tenerife players, staff, and mourners paid tribute to De Miguel with flowers and a minute of silence, while the club suspended activities for six official days of mourning. Owono's team-mate Lautaro Spatz stated that the goalkeeper would never intentionally hurt anyone, as the football world continues to mourn the loss.
Why it matters
The tragedy has plunged the Spanish second division and international football into mourning, prompting safety discussions and an automatic judicial investigation under Spanish law.
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