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Owono enduring ‘hardest days of my life’ after De Miguel death

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The incident occurred when FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono raced out to clear an aerial ball and collided in midfield with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died Tuesday from his injuries. Owono missed a voluntary training session the following day, where squad members held a minute of silence in tribute. Public backing for the Equatorial Guinea international has arrived from both his club teammates and his national federation leadership. Meanwhile, Tenerife has commenced an official six-day mourning period alongside widespread cancellations of Spanish domestic cup fixtures.

Key points

  • All scheduled Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina fixtures for the week have been postponed…: All scheduled Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina fixtures for the week have been postponed across Spain.
  • UEFA instituted minutes of silence ahead of Champions League fixtures to honor the deceas…: UEFA instituted minutes of silence ahead of Champions League fixtures to honor the deceased Spanish striker.
  • Equatorial Guinea Football Federation president Venancio Tomas Ndong Micha publicly exten…: Equatorial Guinea Football Federation president Venancio Tomas Ndong Micha publicly extended solidarity to Owono after the tragedy.

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Tenerife striker De Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries from a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono.

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono said he is enduring the “hardest days of my life” after the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, whom he collided with during a Spanish second division match on Monday.

The 30-year-old Spanish footballer died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in the collision with Equatorial Guinea international Owono, who had raced into midfield to clear an aerial ball.

“These are the hardest days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and it is very difficult for me to process anything that has happened,” said Owono in a statement published by his club Andorra on Wednesday.

“I feel immense pain over the loss of Jesus. I think of him, of his family, and of all the people who loved him.

“I know there will be many issues to address, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect. But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other…

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