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Owono faces sporting ban after collision kills Tenerife striker De Miguel
Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, 30, has died after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second division match. The fixture was abandoned in stoppage time, and Owono was sent off; the incident has drawn attention to how serious on-field conduct is handled when a player is badly injured.
Owono and Andorra FC have reportedly said there was no intention to cause harm, and Owono is said to be very upset and hoping to contact De Miguel’s family privately. Spanish reports suggest he is unlikely to face criminal sanctions, but could receive a sporting suspension of four to 12 matches under rules covering violent conduct that causes serious injury. Owono also faced chants from supporters and reportedly closed his Instagram account after receiving criticism and messages.
In short
- Jesús de Miguel has died after an on-pitch collision.
- Jesús Owono was sent off during the abandoned match.
- Reports suggest a sporting ban, rather than criminal sanctions.
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The case for
A substantial sporting suspension could be justified because rules must address conduct that causes exceptionally serious injury, even when harm was not intended. A clear sanction may uphold player safety, recognise the gravity of the outcome and reinforce expectations for challenging in a way that does not expose others to avoidable danger.
The case against
A severe suspension may be unfair if the collision was an ordinary footballing challenge and there was no intent to harm; a tragic outcome alone does not establish reckless or violent conduct. Any penalty should turn on the evidence about Owono’s actions and the applicable rules, with care not to let public grief or condemnation substitute for a fair assessment.
Explained simply
Spanish second-tier football is played by professional clubs below the top division. Tenerife and Andorra FC were competing in that league when striker Jesús de Miguel and Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono collided during a match.
Football rules distinguish between an accidental collision and violent conduct, even when the outcome is severe. Sporting authorities can review an incident and impose a suspension; that process is separate from any criminal investigation, which considers whether the law has been broken.
The case has drawn attention to how football handles serious injuries and the responsibilities of players, officials and governing bodies. It also highlights the pressure players can face from public criticism after a distressing incident.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “‘Devastated’ goalkeeper in collision which killed Spanish footballer set to avoid criminal sanctions – as new footage shows him clashing with fans who shouted ‘murderer’ at him”.