Goalkeeper to Avoid Criminal Sanctions After Footballer's Tragic Death

Police in Spain have launched a homicide investigation into the on-pitch collision that led to the death of a Spanish footballer.

Goalkeeper to Avoid Criminal Sanctions After Footballer's Tragic Death

TL;DR

  • Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died after suffering a knee to the chest from Andorra FC goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
  • A homicide investigation has been launched by the National Police in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
  • Owono is expected to avoid criminal sanctions, with the incident likely to result in sporting penalties.
  • De Miguel entered cardiac arrest and passed away after being admitted to intensive care.
  • The football world has paid tribute, with UEFA holding a minute of silence and domestic matches being cancelled.
  • Owono has expressed his remorse and intends to apologize to de Miguel's family privately.
  • De Miguel's wife and infant daughter were reportedly present at the match.