Jesús Owono given 12-match ban for tackle that resulted in Jesús de Miguel's death

Owono received a 12-match ban from the Spanish federation after his 2 November challenge on De Miguel, who died in hospital the following day.

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono was suspended for 12 matches by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee on Friday following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

Owono was sent off during a second division match on 2 November after colliding with De Miguel while attempting to clear an aerial ball in midfield. The 30-year-old De Miguel was placed in intensive care and died on 3 November.

The disciplinary committee stated that Owono was dismissed for "violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force" and that the maximum 12-match sanction was justified given the tragic outcome and nature of the conduct.

Owono said he was enduring "the hardest days of my life" and expressed immense pain over De Miguel's death. Spanish police opened an investigation under judicial supervision. De Miguel's funeral was attended by around 400 mourners, including Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez.