Who is goalkeeper Jesus Owono and will he be punished after Miguel’s death?

What the report says

Al Jazeera reports that Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono is facing intense scrutiny after a collision during a La Liga 2 match in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Monday ended with the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. De Miguel, 30, was taken to hospital after the on-field incident and later died following a cardiac arrest, according to the report. Owono was shown a straight red card for the challenge, and local police are reported to have opened an investigation.

The article profiles Owono as a 25-year-old keeper born in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, who moved to Spain as a child and developed through the youth system at Alaves before making his senior debut in 2022. He later spent time on loan at Andorra before completing a permanent move in August. Internationally, he has represented Equatorial Guinea 46 times, including at recent Africa Cup of Nations and qualifying matches.

Al Jazeera says the reaction online has been severe, with some social media users accusing Owono of reckless play and posting abusive comments. The piece also notes that Spanish football authorities could review the incident under disciplinary rules that allow suspensions for violent conduct causing serious injury. Separately, local media in Tenerife reported that police are examining the circumstances of De Miguel’s death, while any criminal case would depend on whether investigators believe the challenge amounted to negligent manslaughter under Spanish law. The report emphasizes that such cases are extremely rare and that no final decision has been made.