“These are the hardest days of my life” – goalkeeper shaken after fatal collision

After the death of professional footballer Jesús de Miguel in Spain, goalkeeper Jesús Owono used moving words to express his deep shock at the tragic consequences of his collision with his opponent. “These are the hardest days of my life,” said the 25-year-old FC Andorra goalkeeper in a communiqué published by his club on the X news platform.

Owono collided with the 30-year-old striker in added time in the Spanish second division game against CD Tenerife on Monday. De Miguel suffered head injuries and cardiac arrest and died on Tuesday morning in a hospital on the Canary Islands.

“Right now I can’t think of anything other than Jesús.”

"It is difficult for me to find words and it is very difficult for me to even understand what has happened. The loss of Jesús hurts me immensely," wrote Owono. His thoughts are with de Miguel, his family and all the people who loved him.

The Equatorial Guinea national goalkeeper continued that he was aware that there were still many questions to be answered. He will face everything that comes his way “with the greatest respect.” "But right now I frankly can't think about anything other than Jesús and the pain we are all experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesús," the statement said.

De Miguel leaves behind his partner María and their daughter Carla, who was born in June 2025. The Spanish National Police's homicide squad began investigating the death. The case is already under judicial supervision, as the German Press Agency learned from investigators. The state TV broadcaster RTVE and other media had previously reported, citing the Spanish authorities. According to the AP news agency, an investigation is underway into possible negligent homicide.

jb with dpa