Goalkeeper handed 12-match ban after collision leads to striker’s death in Spain

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has received a 12-match suspension from the Spanish Football Federation following a collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, with police investigating the incident.

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension following an on-field collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

According to The Sun, the Spanish Football Federation’s disciplinary committee announced the punishment on Friday, citing “excessive force” during the incident. The Sun+1

The collision occurred on November 2 when Owono rushed outside his penalty area to challenge De Miguel for a high ball near midfield.

The 30-year-old striker suffered cardiac arrest and died the following day despite medical intervention.

Owono received a red card following the challenge and subsequently expressed condolences to the deceased player’s family.

Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, although prosecutors indicated criminal proceedings were unlikely.

The disciplinary committee imposed the suspension after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

The tragedy has sparked widespread mourning across Spanish football, with clubs and supporters paying tribute to De Miguel.