Goalkeeper makes emotional statement in first public comments since death of Jesus de Miguel after horror collision

Goalkeeper Owono released an emotional statement days after a fatal collision with striker Jesus de Miguel during a La Liga 2 match.

Spanish striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday following a collision with goalkeeper Owono during a La Liga 2 match on Monday. De Miguel was struck in the chest and head by the onrushing keeper as they competed for a bouncing ball and lost consciousness on the pitch. He suffered cardiac arrest on the way to hospital and died from his injuries. Owono was sent off and the match was abandoned.

Owono has now released an emotional statement through his club Andorra, saying: "These are the most difficult days of my life. I am struggling to find the words, and it is very hard for me to process anything that has happened. I feel immense pain over the loss of Jesus. I am thinking of him, his family, and all the people who loved him."

Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, though Owono is not expected to face criminal consequences. His teammate Lautaro Spatz defended the goalkeeper, describing him as deeply affected and emphasizing that he would never intentionally hurt anyone.