Prison or lengthy ban? Legal consequences of the tragedy in Spain revealed

Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono will not face criminal prosecution over the fatal on-pitch collision that led to the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

Details: According to Spanish media reports, investigators have deemed the incident a tragic accident during a fast-paced passage of play, finding no evidence that the goalkeeper intended to cause serious harm to his opponent while attempting to intercept the ball. However, sporting authorities intend to punish the player to the full extent of the regulations: the disciplinary committee is considering a suspension of between 8 and 12 matches for the goalkeeper.

The 25-year-old Equatorial Guinea international is emotionally devastated by what happened and categorically denies any malicious intent in his challenge. Targeted by furious fans who hurled abuse and chanted “murderer” from the stands as he was sent off, the footballer was forced to close his Instagram account. Owono, meanwhile, is determined to contact de Miguel’s family personally in the near future to express his profound remorse and condolences.

It should be noted that the death of Jesús de Miguel has sent shockwaves through Spanish football, representing the sport’s deepest trauma in decades and sparking wide-ranging debate among experts over the need for new safety protocols governing aerial challenges between goalkeepers and outfield players in Segunda.

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