Jesus Owono calls days most difficult after Jesus de Miguel death

Jesús de Miguel's Death and Its Aftermath

The death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has sent shockwaves throughout the football community. De Miguel died on Tuesday morning after being involved in a collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second division match on Monday. The incident occurred in the 97th minute of the game, when Owono came rushing out of his area and attempted to clear the ball, but struck de Miguel heavily in the chest. De Miguel was treated on the field but soon went into cardiac arrest and was taken to the hospital, where he was initially stabilized but later died.

Investigation and Reactions

The cause of de Miguel's death has been revealed as "accidental chest trauma" according to the preliminary autopsy report, as stated by mirror.co.uk. The Royal Spanish Football Federation has suspended all matches until Friday as a mark of respect, and a routine investigation into the incident has been launched by the judicial and police authorities. Owono has released a statement expressing his "enormous pain" over de Miguel's death, saying "These are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and I find it very hard to process what has happened. I know there will be many questions to address, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect. But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesus and the pain we are experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesus." Owono has deactivated his Instagram account after receiving abuse online.

Consequences for Jesús Owono

Owono has been left out of the Equatorial Guinea squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month, as reported by tribalfootball.com. The Equatoguinean Football Federation has expressed support for Owono, stating that he is experiencing profound sorrow and grief. Owono is expected to face a footballing punishment for his role in the incident, with a previous official report indicating that this could be between a four- and 12-game ban, as stated by mirror.co.uk.

Detail	Information
Cause of Death	Accidental chest trauma
Age of Jesús de Miguel	30
Age of Jesús Owono	25
Number of International Appearances by Jesús Owono	47
Upcoming Matches for Equatorial Guinea	Against Zimbabwe on November 12 and November 16

Tributes and Support

Tributes have been paid to de Miguel from around the world, with fans gathering at Tenerife's Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium to lay tributes. A memorial service will be held at the ground on Saturday evening for the striker, with supporters invited to attend. UD Almeria, a club partly owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, has announced that they will donate money to de Miguel's family. The Spanish players' union has called for the suspension of domestic football fixtures through November 9 as a mark of respect for de Miguel. Barcelona's Raphinha said, "I want to send a lot of strength to the family of Jesus. Today I'm not going to talk about football. For me, the truth is it was quite difficult [to play]. After seeing the news, of course I didn't have good feelings. He's a fellow player and it could have happened to anyone, it could have happened to me." Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also expressed his condolences, saying "Absolutely heartbreaking... Watching back the action, the incident, what happened, to see a colleague lose his life in such a manner, it's beyond any words that I can put today."

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the cause of Jesús de Miguel's death?

According to the preliminary autopsy report, the cause of de Miguel's death was "accidental chest trauma".

Will Jesús Owono face any punishment for his role in the incident?

Owono is expected to face a footballing punishment for his role in the incident, with a previous official report indicating that this could be between a four- and 12-game ban.

How has the football community reacted to de Miguel's death?

The football community has come together to pay tribute to de Miguel, with fans gathering at Tenerife's Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium to lay tributes and a memorial service scheduled for Saturday evening.

As the football community continues to mourn the loss of Jesús de Miguel, attention will turn to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where Equatorial Guinea will face Zimbabwe without their first-choice goalkeeper, Jesús Owono. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what consequences Owono will face for his role in the tragic events that unfolded on Monday. According to the Equatoguinean Football Federation, Owono will miss matches against Zimbabwe in Bata on November 12 and then a return in Harare on November 16, as he struggles to come to terms with the loss of de Miguel and the enormous pain that he is experiencing.