FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono described the on-field collision that led to Tenerife's Jesús de Miguel's death as the worst days of his life. De Miguel, 30, suffered cardiac arrest and died Tuesday morning. Owono, 25, expressed deep sorrow and support for De Miguel's family in his first public statement.
The Equatorial Guinea international faced racist abuse online before his Instagram was deactivated. Mina Bonino, wife of Real Madrid's Fede Valverde, urged fans not to vilify Owono, calling for societal responsibility. FC Andorra echoed this plea, requesting sensitivity and respect.
Barcelona's Raphinha, who scored twice against Aston Villa, said he was deeply affected, noting the tragedy could happen to any player. Psychological support is being offered to both teams. Spanish football has entered a period of mourning, with Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina ties postponed.
Tenerife's match against Granada and Andorra's game with Mallorca were also called off. CD Tenerife's majority shareholder, Rayco García, confirmed the entire squad will attend De Miguel's funeral in Navahermosa, Toledo. The club will hold a tribute Saturday.
Spanish police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, though prosecutors noted criminal proceedings are unlikely as the collision occurred during play.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing