Goalkeeper Jesus Owono breaks silence after collision with Jesus De Miguel
Owono and De Miguel were involved in a collision during a match between Andorra and Tenerife, after which the striker was taken into intensive care. De Miguel died on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Champions League matches saw a minute's silence paid to Jesus de Miguel, the Tenerife striker who tragically died on Monday. The 30-year-old Spanish footballer passed away due to injuries sustained in a collision with Andorra's goalkeeper during a match on Monday. Tenerife's weekend matches against Granada and Andorra's fixture against Mallorca were postponed in response to the devastating news.
Granada and Mallorca expressed their respect and sensitivity in the face of the profound grief, with the Spanish football federation halting all Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches that week. Tenerife intends to hold a tribute for De Miguel at their stadium on Saturday, and the club is observing a six-day mourning period. The first team, board, and staff will attend De Miguel's funeral in Navahermosa, Toledo, where his family has roots.
A minute of silence was observed before Champions League matches on Tuesday, and UEFA planned to do the same for the remainder of the week's fixtures. De Miguel's collision with Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, led to the striker's fatal injuries. Owono, 25, did not participate in a voluntary training session the day after the match.
The Equatorial Guinea football federation extended their condolences to Owono, offering him support and solidarity during this difficult time.
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