Lucrezia Ciotti Jesus Owono breaks his silence following the death of Jesus De Miguel , the Tenerife striker who died following a dramatic collision during the match against Andorra. The goalkeeper, who was the focus of controversy and insults on social media, expressed his grief over the tragedy. Meanwhile, Tenerife police have initiated proceedings for minor manslaughter to shed light on the incident.
The manslaughter investigation and the controversy on social media following the fatal accident on the pitch
The case has also taken on a judicial dimension. Tenerife police have initiated proceedings for minor manslaughter in connection with the death of the 30-year-old striker. According to Spanish media reports based on investigative sources, this is a standard procedure when a death is attributable to unnatural circumstances and investigations into liability are necessary.
The incident occurred during injury time in a match played at Tenerife , when the score was tied at 2-2. Owono left his penalty area to tackle De Miguel, striking him in the chest with a high leg while both were moving. The striker suffered cardiac arrest : despite resuscitation attempts by paramedics on the pitch and subsequent urgent transfer to hospital, he died the following day.
Insults and harsh accusations have surfaced on social media, with some users calling the goalkeeper a " murderer " and a " criminal ," even calling for his permanent ban from football and criminal prosecution. The competent authorities will reconstruct the circumstances and assess any potential liability, while the case continues its path through the sporting justice system.
Jesus Owono breaks his silence after De Miguel's death: "I feel immense pain."
Following the dramatic accident during the match between Tenerife and FC Andorra, Jesus Owono has decided to speak out publicly to express his grief over the death of Jesus De Miguel, the Spanish club's striker who died in hospital from injuries sustained during a collision . The Andorra goalkeeper, who underwent surgery before his fatal illness, shared a heartfelt message through the club's official channels: " These are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words and it's very difficult for me to process everything that has happened. I feel immense pain for the loss of Jesus. My thoughts go out to him, his family, and all the people who loved him ."
Owono then emphasized that he is aware of the issues that will need to be addressed, but that he cannot, at least for now, focus on anything other than the tragedy. " I know there will be many issues to address, and I will address them with the utmost respect. But right now, honestly, all I can think about is Jesús and the pain we are experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesús ," he added.
FC Andorra also expressed its closeness to the player's family and to Tenerife, asking for " the utmost sensitivity and respect ." Before training, the team stopped to remember De Miguel: " Today, before starting training, we stopped to remember Jesús de Miguel and express our condolences to his family and to the entire CD Tenerife. Rest in peace, Jesús ."
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