De Miguel’s family thank donors as fundraiser tops €217,000, Owono banned for 12 games
The family of Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel have thanked supporters after a crowdfunding campaign raised €217,895 following his tragic death during Tenerife’s match against Andorra. Launched by Fran Sol, the appeal attracted thousands of donations from across football. Meanwhile, Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has received a 12-match suspension for the fatal collision.
The family of Spanish football striker Jesús de Miguel have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of donors who have contributed to a crowdfunding campaign set up following his tragic death. The campaign, launched by fellow player Fran Sol, has raised over €217,000 so far, with more than 5,400 individual donations recorded.
The family received confirmation of the generous contributions through a statement published by the Spanish players' association AFE. The family acknowledged the outpouring of love and support, stating that every gesture carried great meaning to them during this difficult time. The campaign remains open, aiming to reach a target of €300,000.
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