“THE HARDEST DAYS OF MY LIFE” — JESÚS OWONO BREAKS HIS SILENCE AFTER FOOTBALLER JESÚS DE MIGUEL diᩚєs FOLLOWING HORRIFIC ON-FIELD COLLISION

SPAIN — Football has been left in mourning after Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died following a devastating collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match.

Now, Owono has spoken publicly for the first time, describing the aftermath as the most difficult days of his life as he struggles to process the tᩚraɢedy.

The 25-year-old goalkeeper was involved in the incident during Monday’s match between FC Andorra and CD Tenerife on November 2, 2026.

De Miguel, 30, suffered serious injuries following the collision and was immediately attended to by medical personnel on the pitch before being taken to hospital.

Despite receiving medical treatment, the Tenerife forward suffered a cardiac arrest and died on Tuesday morning, November 3.

His dєatᩚh sent shockwaves throughout Spanish football, with clubs, players and supporters expressing their condolences.

JESÚS OWONO FINALLY BREAKS HIS SILENCE

On Wednesday, November 4, FC Andorra released a personal statement from Owono, marking his first public comments since the tᩚraɢedy.

The goalkeeper made no attempt to hide the emotional impact of what had happened.

“These are the most difficult days of my life,” he said.

“I struggle to find the words, and I find it very hard to process what has happened.”

He continued by expressing his profound sadness over De Miguel’s dєatᩚh and offering his thoughts to everyone affected.

“I feel enormous pain at the loss of Jesús. I think of him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”

Owono also acknowledged that there would be questions surrounding the incident and said he would face whatever came with respect.

However, he explained that his immediate thoughts were focused entirely on the deceased footballer and his loved ones.

“But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesús and the pain we are experiencing.”

He ended his statement with three simple words:

“Rest in peace, Jesús.”

WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE MATCH?

The tragic incident occurred during a Spanish second-division fixture between FC Andorra and CD Tenerife at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

During the closing stages of the match, Owono rushed away from his goal to challenge for an aerial ball.

The goalkeeper and De Miguel collided heavily, with the impact involving the striker’s chest.

Medical personnel immediately rushed onto the pitch to assist the 30-year-old forward.

The match was interrupted as emergency treatment was provided before De Miguel was transported to hospital.

Although he initially received medical attention, his condition deteriorated.

On Tuesday morning, Tenerife confirmed the devastating news that their player had passed away.

Owono received a red card following the collision.

POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO THE tᩚraɢedy

Spanish National Police have opened an investigation into De Miguel’s dєatᩚh.

Under Spanish law, deaths resulting from non-natural causes, including accidents, are subject to judicial investigation.

Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident as part of the legal process.

Importantly, the opening of an investigation does not mean that Owono has been found responsible for a criminal offence.

Spanish prosecutors have indicated that criminal charges are unlikely, although the investigation must establish the circumstances of the dєatᩚh.

The case has attracted considerable attention because of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the incident during a professional football match.

OWONO FACES ONLINE 𝘢bu𝘴e AS TEAMMATES RALLY AROUND HIM

In the aftermath of De Miguel’s dєatᩚh, Owono also faced a wave of hostile messages on social media.

Some users directed deeply hurtful accusations towards the goalkeeper, with certain comments calling him a murderer.

His Instagram account was subsequently deactivated.

His teammate Lautaro Spatz publicly defended him, describing Owono as a close friend who was deeply affected by what had happened.

Spatz stressed that those who knew the goalkeeper understood that he would never intentionally hurt another player.

FC Andorra also appealed for sensitivity and respect, confirming that psychological support was being offered to members of the club affected by the tᩚraɢedy.

The Equatorial Guinea Football Federation expressed its support for Owono, who has made 47 international appearances for his country.

A FOOTBALL WORLD SAYS GOODBYE TO JESÚS DE MIGUEL

Meanwhile, tributes continued to pour in for De Miguel.

Family members, friends, teammates and prominent figures from Spanish football gathered in Navahermosa, Toledo, on Thursday, November 5, to pay their final respects.

Among those attending were representatives of Tenerife, Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán, national team coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez.

His family remembered him as someone whose loss had left an irreplaceable void in their lives.

De Miguel was 30 years old and had a young family. His girlfriend, María, and their one-year-old daughter had been present at the match.

The tᩚraɢedy has therefore extended far beyond the football pitch, leaving a young family to face an unimaginable future without their loved one.

FOOTBALL TAKES A BACK SEAT AS THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Following the tᩚraɢedy, several fixtures involving the affected clubs were postponed.

Tributes have also been planned across Spanish football, with moments of silence and other commemorations honouring De Miguel.

For Owono, the days ahead will be marked by grief, unanswered questions and the ongoing investigation.

For De Miguel’s family, friends and teammates, the loss is permanent.

Two footballers came together during an ordinary moment of competition. What followed became a tᩚraɢedy that nobody could have anticipated.

As the investigation continues, both clubs and the wider football community are being urged to show compassion and respect.

One life has been lost, another player is struggling to process an unimaginable tᩚraɢedy, and an entire football community is mourning Jesús de Miguel.