Teammate defends goalkeeper after Tenerife striker’s death

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been praised by his teammate Lautaro Spatz after the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The collision between Owono and De Miguel in a Spanish second-division match on Monday night resulted in the 30-year-old striker's fatal injury. Spatz, speaking on social media, expressed deep sympathy for De Miguel's family and described the incident as devastating for everyone involved.

Owono, who was sent off following the collision, has been described by Spatz as deeply affected by the tragedy and would never intentionally harm anyone. The Equatoguinean Football Federation also expressed support for Owono, acknowledging the goalkeeper's profound sorrow and grief. Owono, who has made 47 international appearances for Equatorial Guinea, has deactivated his Instagram account.

Spanish police have initiated a routine investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter following De Miguel's death, under Spanish law. Tenerife has announced six days of mourning and has suspended all club activities during the period. The club's players, officials, and staff are expected to attend De Miguel's funeral in Navahermosa, Toledo.