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Will the goalkeeper return to the game after the Jesus de Miguel tragedy? "A very delicate situation"

The visiting goalkeeper hit the player's chest with his knee, which caused cardiac arrest

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Football player de Miguel died on November 3 after an accident during a match when visiting goalkeeper Owono hit him in the chest with his knee, which caused cardiac arrest.
Spanish police have launched an investigation into possible manslaughter, although prosecutors say criminal proceedings are unlikely.

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Why It Matters

The accident occurred in added time when the score was 2-2. Visiting goalkeeper Owono hit de Miguel with a jumping knee on the chest, which caused cardiac arrest. The rescuers performed resuscitation for several minutes in front of the fans and the player's family. The footballer was taken to hospital, where, despite initial stabilization, his condition worsened and he died on the morning of November 3. His wife and one-year-old daughter were at the match.

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The tragic accident occurred in added time, when the score was 2-2, when the visiting goalkeeper Owono hit de Miguel's chest with a jumping knee. Cardiac arrest occurred. The rescuers performed resuscitation for several minutes in front of the fans and the player's family - his wife and daughter were at the match. He was then taken to hospital. Despite initial stabilization, the footballer's health deteriorated rapidly and he died on the morning of November 3.

“We have to respect his personal process.”

It will be up to Owono when and if he returns to the game. He is deeply moved. We will give him space to make his own decisions. He can make this decision at any time when he decides that the time is right and he feels ready. It's a very delicate situation for him, Manso said.

The coach of the second-division club emphasized that his entire team was going through very difficult moments after de Miguel's death. He added that Owono was surrounded by close friends and family. The goalkeeper has already expressed his regret about the incident and expressed his condolences to the family of the footballer, who left behind a one-year-old daughter.

As the person most involved in this event, he faces an extremely complex challenge. We must respect his personal process of experiencing this situation and his privacy. He's probably going through one of the most difficult times of his life. Our role is to be there for him and offer him all the support we can," Manso said.

Possible criminal consequences?

The police initiated an investigation into possible unintentional manslaughter. Under Spanish law, any death due to unnatural causes, including accidents, is subject to investigation by the judicial authorities. However, prosecutors noted that it was unlikely that criminal proceedings would be initiated.

FC Andorra's first match after de Miguel's death will take place on Saturday. The club from Andorra will play away against Almeria.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The police investigation will be discontinued without an indictment being filed
Likely · Within weeks
FC Andorra's first match after de Miguel's death will be away to Almeria on Saturday
Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

Will the police investigation be discontinued?
When and will Owono return to action?
What action will FC Andorra take following the player's death?