Spanish second division forward Jesús de Miguel tragically died on Tuesday, leaving the sporting world in absolute shock and grief. The 30-year-old’s passing came after he went into cardiac arrest, following a severe collision late in a 2-2 draw on Monday with opposing goalkeeper Jesús Owono from Andorra.
The Collision That Stunned Football
Dude, this is just gut-wrenching. The whole match with Andorra, which ended 2-2, was subsequently abandoned after Owono was given a red card for the incident. What a nightmare. Local authorities in Spain have confirmed they’ve launched a routine investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter. That’s standard for any potentially unnatural death under Spanish law, triggering a judicial inquiry. According to The Mirror, Santa Cruz de Tenerife chief prosecutor Jose Luis Sanchez-Jauregui has said the likelihood of any criminal proceedings against Owono is low, which honestly, is probably for the best given how quickly things escalated. No one expects this kind of tragedy on the pitch.
Owono Breaks His Silence Amidst Abuse
Can you imagine what Owono has been going through? The 25-year-old Equatorial Guinea international actually had to close down his Instagram account because of all the abuse he was getting. Seriously. On Wednesday, he finally broke his silence on the tragedy via Sky News, and man, his words hit hard. “These are the most difficult days of my life,” he wrote. “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 Jesús and the pain we are experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesús.” You can feel the anguish in that statement. It’s just awful.
A Teammate’s Support and a Shared Grief
This whole situation has rocked everyone, and it’s clear Owono isn’t alone in his suffering. His teammate, Lautaro Spatz, also took to Instagram to share his sympathies for De Miguel’s death and to clarify that it was never in Owono’s character to “intend to hurt anyone.” Spatz wrote, “There are moments when football loses its meaning. Moments that mark you forever and make you realise how fragile life can be.” He talked about how the entire FC Andorra squad is “shocked, devastated, and deeply affected.” Spatz echoed what so many of us are thinking: unforeseen events happen in football, but no one can imagine them ending with such tragic consequences. Right now, football just doesn’t matter. It’s about remembering Jesús de Miguel, supporting his family, and acknowledging the pain everyone involved is feeling. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this unbelievable tragedy.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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