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Footballer’s death: What next for goalie? Sanctions, possible criminal proceedings

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The collision occurred during stoppage time of a second-division match when Owono exited his penalty box and struck De Miguel in the chest with his knee, leading to the Tenerife striker suffering a fatal cardiac arrest in an ambulance. Owono was shown a red card, and the fixture was abandoned at 2-2 following the medical emergency. Beyond the sporting realm, legal experts emphasize that criminal liability under the Spanish Penal Code is not automatic and would require prosecutors to substantiate direct causation, foreseeability, and negligence.

Key points

  • Disciplinary penalties under Article 102 are not automatic and require federation authori…: Disciplinary penalties under Article 102 are not automatic and require federation authorities to review the specific circumstances of the challenge.
  • Statutory consequences under Article 142 of the Spanish Penal Code range from fines to fo…: Statutory consequences under Article 142 of the Spanish Penal Code range from fines to four years in prison for negligent homicide.
  • Establishing criminal culpability requires investigators to prove foreseeability, a breac…: Establishing criminal culpability requires investigators to prove foreseeability, a breach of duty of care, and a direct causal link.

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The death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel following an on-field collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has plunged Spanish football into mourning. But as tributes pour in for the 30-year-old forward, attention has also turned to what could happen next for the goalkeeper involved in the tragic incident, including the possibility of sporting sanctions and criminal proceedings.

Owono, an Equatorial Guinea international, is reportedly in a state of shock following the incident and is deeply affected by De Miguel's death. The goalkeeper has also faced a wave of abuse on social media, with some users directing personal insults at him and calling him a "murderer".

However, the tragic outcome does not, by itself, establish that Owono committed an offence. Any sporting or legal consequences will depend on an assessment of the challenge, the circumstances surrounding it and the applicable rules. The two processes are separate and must not be confused with the grief surrounding De Miguel's death.

What happened in the collision?

The incident took place during Tenerife's Spanish second-division match against Andorra on Monday. De Miguel appeared…

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