Owono shuts social media after fatal clash with Tenerife striker

Andorran goalkeeper Jesús Owono has closed his social media accounts after being involved in the incident that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel.

Futbol reported the goalkeeper’s decision to delete his online profiles.

Medical emergency unfolds

The clash happened in added time of the Tenerife versus Andorra match.

De Miguel was moving towards the ball near midfield when Owono left his area to anticipate and clear the ball.

Owono’s knee struck the forward’s chest, causing De Miguel to fall immediately and be unable to rise.

Players from both sides urgently called for medical assistance.

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De Miguel lay motionless on the pitch while specialists worked for several minutes to stabilise him, his teammates watching with great concern.

Owono returned to the incident zone and received a direct red card, resulting in his expulsion.

During the ambulance ride, De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest and medical staff performed resuscitation to restore his pulse.

He was taken to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where he died on 3 November at the age of 30.

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UEFA has issued condolences over the Tenerife player’s death.

Spectators at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium shouted “asesino” towards Owono from the stands.