Owono speaks after De Miguel's death: "The most difficult days of my life"

Andorra goalkeeper Owono speaks for the first time after the collision that caused Tenerife striker De Miguel's fatal cardiac arrest on Monday.

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has issued a statement one day after the incident that led to the death of Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel. During Monday's match, Owono collided violently with De Miguel's chest as he came out of his goal, causing the striker to suffer cardiac arrest.

"These are the most difficult days of my life," Owono said in a club statement. "I struggle to find the words and find it very difficult to process everything that has happened. I feel immense pain for the loss of Jesús. I think of him, his family and all the people who loved him. I know there will be many issues to address and I will face them with the utmost respect. But right now, honestly, I can only think of Jesús and the pain we are all feeling. Rest in peace, Jesús."

De Miguel's funeral is scheduled to take place in Toledo, with his body being transferred from Tenerife in the coming hours. His Tenerife teammates and club officials will attend the burial. Spanish football continues to pay tribute to the 25-year-old; Las Palmas announced they will wear Tenerife's colours—white with a blue band—in Sunday's home match as a mark of respect.