Maximum sanction! Jesus Owono handed 12-match ban after Jesus de Miguel's death
Goalkeeper Jesus Owono has received a 12-match ban following a fatal on-field collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. The Spanish Football Federation imposed the maximum sanction, citing the excessive force and violent nature of the play.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the extreme risks in professional sports and the disciplinary measures taken when on-field actions result in tragic consequences.
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension by the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee following the on-field collision that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.Owono, who plays for Spanish second-division club FC Andorra, collided with De Miguel during their league match on November 2. The Tenerife forward was rushed to hospital and admitted to intensive care but died the following day.The federation's disciplinary committee imposed the maximum sanction under Article 102 of the Royal Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary code, which deals with violent conduct against an opponent during play resulting in serious injury.
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