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Will Goalkeeper Owono Be Punished After Jesús de Miguel’s Tragic Death? Clearing the Rumors
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On November 3rd, soccer fans were left heartbroken after the death of Jesus de Miguel following a severe collision with his opposition goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second division match.
De Miguel's death was announced by the club earlier today as clubs all over the world and players paid tribute to the CD Tenerife striker.
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Following the news, Jesus Owono has become a central part of this tragic story and as per reports by El Periódico Mediterráneo , the goalkeeper wants to reach out personally and talk to De Miguel's family.
The FC Andorra player has faced immense pressure following the unfortunate incident and even had fans shouting and calling him a 'murderer' in the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium.
During the match between FC Andorra and CD Tenerife, Owono rushed out toward midfield to clear the ball as De Miguel chased it down. The goalkeeper jumped forward with his knee raised, striking De Miguel in the chest and head with tremendous force.
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TENERIFE, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: Fans of CD Tenerife lay flowers and pay tribute to 30-year-old footballer Jesús de Miguel Alameda outside the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium in Tenerife, Spain, on November 03, 2026. The Spanish forward died earlier in the day after suffering a serious injury in an on-field collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a match on November 02. (Photo by Andres Gutierrez/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu / Getty Images
The goalkeeper was given a straight red and the match stopped. The incident made global news and the National Police Homicide Group has opened an investigation into the circumstances of de Miguel's death.
Will Jesus Owono be Punished?
The Equatorial Guinea international is expected to face punishment from the Spanish Football Federation. Considering the impact of the collision, he could face a suspension of 4 to 12 matches as per Article 102 of the RFEF Disciplinary Code.
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The Homicide Group of the National Police in Santa Cruz is also investigating the collision.
Who is Jesus Owono?
The 25-year-old is an Equatoguinean who plays for Segunda División club FC Andorra as their goalkeeper. He started at Real Sociedad's youth system having started as a kid at Antiguoko. He later joined Deportivo Alavés and made his professional debut with the club in January 2022.
Last year he joined FC Andorra on loan before making the move permanent in August 2026 on a two-year contract.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
