Distraught goalkeeper breaks silence on opponent's death in red card incident

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has released a statement expressing his devastation after the on-field collision with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died aged 30 following cardiac arrest.

Goalkeeper Jesus Owono has spoken publicly for the first time since the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match. Owono, who plays for FC Andorra, released a statement through his club expressing his "enormous pain" and describing the past days as the most difficult of his life.

De Miguel was struck in the chest by Owono's knee near the halfway line and immediately collapsed. He was rushed to hospital but died on Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest, aged 30. Owono was sent off for the incident and subsequently faced significant backlash, leading him to shut down his Instagram account.

In his statement, Owono said: "These are the most difficult days of my life. I feel an enormous pain for the loss of Jesus. I think of him, his family and everyone who loved him." Spanish police have opened a judicial investigation into the circumstances, though the chief prosecutor has indicated criminal proceedings against Owono are "very unlikely". Teammate Lautaro Spatz has publicly defended Owono's character, insisting there was never any intention to hurt De Miguel.