04.11.2026 00:40
After the tragic collision that resulted in the death of Jesus de Miguel in the match played between Tenerife and FC Andorra in Spain's Second Division, the criminal liability of goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was shown a red card, became a matter of debate. Here are the details...
In the match played between Tenerife and FC Andorra in Spain's Second Division, the tragic incident that resulted in the death of Jesus de Miguel shocked the sports world, while legal proceedings were initiated against Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER THE BLOW HE RECEIVED
In a position during the match, Owono left his goal and advanced to midfield; as a result of his uncontrolled aerial challenge, he hit De Miguel with his knee, causing De Miguel to fall badly to the ground and be injured. De Miguel, who lay motionless on the ground and whose heart stopped, was rushed to hospital.
HE COULD NOT BE SAVED DESPITE ALL INTERVENTIONS
After the incident, the referee showed goalkeeper Owono a straight red card and called off the match. De Miguel, who was taken to hospital due to cardiac arrest, could not be saved despite all interventions and died.
AN INVESTIGATION WAS LAUNCHED INTO HIM
After the experienced player's death, the Spanish National Police launched an investigation into Owono on suspicion of "causing death by negligence".
POSSIBLE LEGAL SANCTIONS
After the disaster, attention turned to the legal sanctions Jesus Owono could face. According to a report compiled by RMC Sport, sports law expert Miguel Galan argued that it is not easy to evaluate the incident within the scope of criminal law. According to Galan, in line with the current case law of the Spanish Supreme Court, in positions that occur during football action and constitute a late challenge, instead of filing a criminal case, the incident may be considered within the scope of sporting discipline or an acquittal may be handed down in criminal proceedings. In other words, it is stated that it would thus not be possible for Owono to receive any prison sentence.
HE CLOSED HIS ACCOUNTS AFTER THE REACTIONS
It was also stated that the 25-year-old goalkeeper, who felt great sorrow after the incident and wanted to apologize to his family, closed his social media accounts following the reactions.