# Spatz defends Owono after collision preceded De Miguel’s death

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/goalkeeper-jesus-owono-deeply-affected-by-de-miguels-death-teammate-says/
- Published: 2026-11-04T12:01:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T12:32:45+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/04/goalkeeper-jesus-owono-jesus-de-miguel-death-tenerife-deeply-affected-andorra
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Spatz says Owono is deeply affected by De Miguel’s death.
- Owono received online abuse after the collision.
- A prosecutor said criminal proceedings were very unlikely.

## Summary

FC Andorra centre-back Lautaro Spatz has defended goalkeeper Jesús Owono after a collision with Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel preceded De Miguel’s death. Spatz said Owono was deeply affected and would never intentionally hurt anyone; the episode has also prompted online abuse and support for those at the club.

Owono was sent off after rushing from goal and striking the 30-year-old De Miguel, who later suffered a cardiac arrest. Spanish police have opened a routine investigation, while the chief prosecutor said criminal proceedings were very unlikely. Barcelona’s Raphinha said the death made it difficult to play; he scored twice in a 3-0 win over Aston Villa, preceded by a minute’s silence.

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