Goalkeeper Owono receives 12-match ban after fatal collision
Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono was suspended for 12 matches. This came after a collision that killed Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.
Owono got a red card. The Spanish soccer federation's disciplinary committee then suspended him.
The committee said he used excessive force. De Miguel was chasing a high ball in midfield.
Owono rushed far outside his area. Owono struck him in the chest near the end of the match in Tenerife on November 2.
De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest and died the next day. Owono issued a statement expressing his condolences to De Miguel's family.
Spanish police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors said criminal proceedings are unlikely under Spanish law.
Andorra coach Carles Manso said the decision to return to play would be up to Owono. Owono can choose when he feels ready.
- 12 matches
- Ban length
- November 2 match in Tenerife
- When and where
- 30 years old
- De Miguel's age
- Excessive force
- Committee ruling
Why it mattersThe incident raises questions about player safety in football. It also raises questions about how authorities respond to tragic on-field events.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the incident may affect international football discussions about player protection standards.
Corroborated byThe Guardian
