Goalkeeper Jesús Owono Speaks Out After Tragic Death of Footballer Jesús de Miguel

Jesús Owono, goalkeeper for FC Andorra, has spoken publicly for the first time following the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel, the Tenerife attacker who died after a collision during a match between FC Andorra and Tenerife. De Miguel, aged 30, suffered a cardiac arrest during the final minutes of the Segunda División game and despite immediate medical attention and resuscitation efforts, he did not survive.

Owono described these recent days as the most difficult of his life, expressing deep sorrow and difficulty in processing the incident. In his statement, he lamented the loss of De Miguel and appealed for respect towards the late player’s memory and his family, who have requested privacy during this painful time.

Following the collision on the pitch, de Miguel lost consciousness and received prompt medical aid before being transported to the hospital where he passed away. The FC Tenerife club also shared condolences and urged fans and the public to respect the family’s privacy.

In the days after the tragedy, Owono faced online harassment and offensive comments, including accusations of being responsible for the death, which led him to deactivate his Instagram account. Lautaro Spatz, an FC Andorra defender, publicly defended Owono, emphasizing that he is a kind person who would never intentionally harm anyone. Additionally, the Equatorial Guinean Football Federation, Owono’s national team, has expressed support for him.

FC Andorra has offered psychological support to its players and staff impacted by the incident. Meanwhile, the Spanish National Police have initiated a routine investigation into the circumstances surrounding de Miguel’s death.

The football community continues to mourn the loss of Jesús de Miguel as those involved cope with the emotional aftermath of the incident.