Goalkeeper Owono given 12-match ban after De Miguel's death from collision

Owono receives the maximum 12-match ban after his challenge fatally injured Tenerife forward De Miguel in a Segunda División match.

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has been suspended for 12 matches by the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee following the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel. De Miguel died the day after colliding with Owono late in their Segunda División match earlier this month. Owono was sent off for the challenge at the time.

The federation's disciplinary committee imposed the maximum sanction, stating the incident involved "violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play." The committee noted that "the tragic outcome of the incident, resulting in the death of Jesús de Miguel, is public knowledge" and that the maximum punishment of 12 matches was justified given the nature of the conduct and circumstances.

The federation also decided the 2-2 scoreline will stand after the game was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time, describing this as "the most respectful course of action, given the extraordinary and tragic circumstances." Former Andorra manager Carles Manso said Owono has not yet decided whether he will return to football.

Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, which is standard practice under Spanish law.