Spanish federation imposes maximum sanction after deadly foul by Owono

The Spanish football association has imposed the maximum sanction of twelve matches on goalkeeper Jesús Owono. Since the death, Owono has not trained with his team.

Investigations and possible prosecution

The Spanish homicide commission has opened an investigation against Owono on suspicion of possible negligent homicide. Senior prosecutor José Luis Sánchez‑Jáuregui considers a criminal trial unlikely.

Owono's foul led to the death of the late Tenerife professional player Jesús de Miguel. In the 2-2 draw between FC Andorra and CD Tenerife on November 2, referee Manuel Ángel Pérez Hernández gave Owono a red card. The 25-year-old Owono had used excessive force in the incident, according to the referee's report.

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After the fatal collision, de Miguel died the next day in hospital at the age of thirty. FC Andorra coach Carles Manso said Owono has full freedom to decide his professional future.

Manso emphasized that Owono is deeply affected and had no intention regarding the outcome. Owono described the days after the death as the worst of his life. Allegedly, Owono is receiving medical and psychological support from the club.

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On Saturday, FC Andorra plays its first match since the tragedy against UD Almería. Players and fans of CD Tenerife gathered over the weekend for a memorial ceremony. Around four hundred mourners, including Luis de la Fuente and Florentino Pérez, took part in the burial.