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Goalkeeper Owono handed 12-match ban after De Miguel death
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 matches by the Spanish football federation after a challenge that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.
- The incident occurred during a second division match on November 2, when Owono was sent off for violently striking De Miguel in the chest with excessive force.
- De Miguel was hospitalized in intensive care and died the following day; the disciplinary committee cited the referee’s report and imposed the maximum suspension due to the severity of the conduct.
- Owono expressed deep sorrow over De Miguel’s death, withdrew from his national team’s upcoming matches, and FC Andorra stated the goalkeeper will decide when to return to football.
- A memorial was held at Tenerife’s stadium, and De Miguel’s funeral was attended by notable figures including Spain’s coach and Real Madrid’s president.
