Goalkeeper banned 12 games for collision that led to Spanish player's death
What happened
Spain's football federation banned FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono for 12 matches, the maximum sanction, over the collision that led to the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.
The incident happened in a second-division game on 2 November, when Owono ran into midfield and collided with De Miguel while trying to clear a high ball.
The 30-year-old De Miguel was taken to intensive care and died on 3 November; Owono was sent off.
The federation also ruled that the abandoned match stands at 2-2, which spares the teams from restarting from the moment of the collision, according to Sky Sports.
Spanish police have opened an investigation under judicial supervision; Sky Sports reports it covers possible involuntary manslaughter, which it calls standard practice under Spanish law.
Andorra coach Carles Manso said on Thursday that Owono will decide whether and when he returns to football.
“The tragic outcome of the incident, resulting in the death of Jesús de Miguel, is public knowledge.”
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