Fair or Foul?: African Soccer Player Could Face Manslaughter Charge After Tragic Collision on Field Resulted In Death of Opponent

Jesús Owono, a 25-year-old soccer goalie for FC Andorra in Spain's La Liga 2, couldface criminal chargesafter the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. After running out of his goal in an attempt to clear a pass by CD Tenerife, Owono collided with de Miguel near midfield in the final minutes of a soccer match played on Monday.

Owono's knee hit de Miguel in his upper chest and head area, sending the CD Tenerife player to the ground in pain. The goalkeeper was immediately shown a red card by the referee and disqualified from the game, while de Miguel was rushed to the hospital.

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono may be the target of a police investigation in Spain after a collision resulted ultimately resulted in the death of CD Tenerife opponent Jesús de Miguel. "Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.

m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda," the team said in a statement. "There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness.

We stand alongside his devastated family, alongside his loved ones, alongside all of tinerfeñismo that today weeps for this cruel outcome. The family of Jesús de Miguel thanks each and every one of the expressions of support received, and likewise requests, from the heart, the utmost respect for their privacy in these terrible moments."