Death of Jesús de Miguel: a namesake of the goalkeeper victim of racist insults
The CF player Can Vidalet, confused with the FC Andorra goalkeeper, reacts via a press release
Quick Look
- Michel Owono, player of the Spanish 5th division, is the target of racist insults and threats on social networks after being confused with Jesús Owono, FC Andorra goalkeeper involved in the fatal clash with Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.
- He issued a statement denouncing the situation.
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Why It Matters
Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died on Tuesday after a violent collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. Michel Owono, player of CF Can Vidalet in the Spanish 5th division and namesake of the goalkeeper, was confused with him and became the target of racist insults and threats on social networks since Tuesday morning.
Collateral victim. After the death this Tuesday of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel following a violent collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, his namesake and compatriot Michel Owono is the target of racist insults and threats on social networks. Player of CF Can Vidalet, a club in the 5th Spanish division, he was forced to react quickly via a press release to put an end to the nightmarish situation he has been unfairly experiencing since Tuesday morning.
Michel Owono, “deeply touched,” began by offering his condolences to De Miguel’s loved ones and family. “I want to clarify that I AM NOT JESÚS OWONO and that I have absolutely no connection with what happened. I am confused with him because of my last name and, for this reason, I have received insults, numerous hateful, racist messages, insults and threats which hurt me deeply and which I strongly condemn,” he then wrote.
“We live in an increasingly sick society, where racism, hatred and intolerance seem to be gaining ground. We cannot accept that someone is judged, insulted or threatened because of the color of their skin or their origins. Respect, empathy and humanity should come first. Football must unite, not divide,” added the Equatorial Guinean. The latter also revealed numerous messages received, calling him a “murderer”, sending him “to prison” or concerning his skin color.
Open Questions
- What measures will social media platforms take against the authors of hateful messages?
- Will legal action be taken against the perpetrators of the threats?
- Will CF Can Vidalet or FC Andorra provide official support to Michel Owono?
