FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended by the Spanish federation for 12 matches after the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel in the course of a collision in a game.
He has previously been sent-off in a Spanish second-division match after coming rushing off his line and headbutting De Miguel while attempting to gather an aerial ball.
The 30-year-old forward was admitted to hospital and transferred to intensive care, but died a day later.
On Friday, the disciplinary committee handed out the full potential punishment, based on the referee’s report that said Owono fouled his opponent with a violent blow to the chest.
The committee also expressed its regret at the tragic outcome of the incident with the Spanish police also opening a judicially monitored probe.
Owono had previously expressed his heartbreak over De Miguel’s passing, calling it the “worst days of my life”.
“I have a great pain for the disappearance of Jesus. I think of him, of his family and all those who loved him,” he said, according to a statement released by Andorra.
FC Andorra by coach Carles Manso, who has also commented that the goalkeeper will return at his own pace.
In the meantime, players and supporters from Tenerife held a memorial ceremony in memory of De Miguel.
