Spanish federation officials handed Jesus Owono the substantial suspension after finding he violently struck Jesus de Miguel in the chest using excessive force. The 30-year-old Tenerife forward tragically passed away the day after the collision occurred. Rather than resuming the abandoned match, football authorities ratified the 2-2 result recorded seven minutes into stoppage time. Owono remains with his family while contemplating whether he will ever return to professional football.
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Football authorities imposed the harshest available suspension to penalize the violent co…: Football authorities imposed the harshest available suspension to penalize the violent collision that led to a player's death.
League administrators determined that upholding the tied scoreline was the most respectfu…: League administrators determined that upholding the tied scoreline was the most respectful action instead of restarting the halted match.
FC Andorra has pledged complete support for the 25-year-old goalkeeper as he decides whet…: FC Andorra has pledged complete support for the 25-year-old goalkeeper as he decides whether to resume his playing career.
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FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been given a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee after his challenge which resulted in the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.
Owono, 25, was sent off after colliding with De Miguel during the closing stages of the second-tier match between their two respective sides on 2 November.
De Miguel died the following day, aged 30.
The disciplinary committee said it had to base its decision "on the facts expressly recorded in the referee's report", which stated the player "was sent off for 'violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play'.
"The tragic outcome of the incident, resulting in the death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda, is public knowledge."
The committee added the "nature of the conduct described and the accompanying circumstances" means that "the maximum sanction, a 12-match suspension, is justified".
Separately, the federation has decided the game between the two sides, which was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time when the incident occurred, will not…
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