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Who is goalkeeper Jesus Owono and will he be punished after Miguel’s death?

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In short

Jesus de Miguel suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after Jesus Owono charged out to the center circle and struck him with his knee in the chest and head. Referee Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez issued an immediate red card, prompting local police to launch a formal investigation into the fatal clash. Owono stayed near the medical team until escorted away from hostile crowds, but he now faces severe global backlash and potential domestic match bans.

Key points

  • The Spanish Football Federation can enforce suspensions ranging from four to 12 matches f…: The Spanish Football Federation can enforce suspensions ranging from four to 12 matches for violent conduct causing serious injury.
  • Equatorial Guinea international Jesus Owono is facing severe online insults and racist ab…: Equatorial Guinea international Jesus Owono is facing severe online insults and racist abuse following the fatal collision.
  • Local police have opened an inquiry to determine whether criminal charges should follow t…: Local police have opened an inquiry to determine whether criminal charges should follow the goalkeeper's on-field challenge.

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Jesus Owono has become a global figure overnight after the goalkeeper’s challenge led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

The 30-year-old died in hospital in Santa Cruz on Tuesday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest in the wake of a high challenge by Andorra goalkeeper Owono in stoppage time of Monday’s La Liga 2 game.

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Owono received a straight red card for his challenge and has since received criticism from around the world for his part in the tragedy while local police are reported to have begun an investigation into the incident,

Who is Jesus Owono?

The 25-year-old goalkeeper was born in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, but moved to Spain’s Basque Country as a child.

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