Keeper Owono 'would never intentionally hurt anyone'
Summary
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, 30, died after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match on Monday. Owono’s teammate Lautaro Spatz said the goalkeeper was deeply affected and would never intentionally hurt anyone; Spanish police opened a routine investigation after De Miguel’s death.Key Facts
- The collision happened seven minutes into stoppage time with Tenerife and Andorra tied 2-2.
- Owono ran toward the centre circle to clear a long ball, and his knee appeared to collide with De Miguel.
- De Miguel received treatment on the pitch and was taken by ambulance to hospital; the match was abandoned.
- Owono was sent off and has since deactivated his Instagram account.
- Spain’s automatic judicial inquiry process applies to deaths deemed non-natural, and police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter.
- Tenerife announced six official days of mourning and suspended club activities.
- Tenerife plans to open its home ground on Saturday so supporters can pay their respects.
- De Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025 and was a father of one.
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