Jesus Owono releases statement after Jesus De Miguel collision, death
Goalkeeper Jesus Owono has released a statement expressing his grief following a fatal collision with La Liga 2 player Jesus de Miguel. While an investigation is underway, authorities suggest criminal charges are unlikely.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tragic risks inherent in professional sports and the subsequent public and legal scrutiny faced by athletes involved in fatal accidents.
Hear this story The goalkeeper involved in the collision that lead to the shocking death of La Liga 2 player Jesus de Miguel says he is struggling to understand the situation as he goes through the worst days of his life.
Late in a match, FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono came off his line and collided with the 30-year-old Tenerife forward , with the goalkeeper's knee hitting de Miguel in the chest area. De Miguel went down on the field and was treated by medical staff before being taken to the hospital, suffering a cardiac event, according to Spanish media reports. He was pronounced dead the next morning.
The goalkeeper expressed condolences to De Miguel's family in the statement and said he will deal with whatever consequences may come from the tragic incident.
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