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According to a report by Vanguard on Wednesday, November 04, 2026, Football can bring excitement, unforgettable memories and emotional moments, but sometimes tragedy strikes when nobody expects it. FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono is experiencing one of those difficult moments following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.
Owono has described the painful period as the hardest days of his life after a collision between the two players during a Spanish football match ended in tragedy.
The incident happened when the goalkeeper attempted to deal with an aerial ball but collided with De Miguel. The Tenerife striker suffered serious injuries and was immediately attended to by medical personnel before being taken to hospital.
Sadly, despite efforts to save his life, De Miguel died from his injuries on Tuesday.
Reacting to the heartbreaking news, Owono opened up about the emotional difficulties he has faced since the incident.
“These are the hardest days of my life,” the goalkeeper said, expressing how difficult it had been to come to terms with the striker's death.
He also extended his sympathy to De Miguel's family, friends, teammates and everyone affected by the painful loss.
The tragedy has also affected Owono's teammates, with Lautaro Spatz offering support and defending the goalkeeper. He explained that Owono never intended to hurt the Tenerife striker.
Meanwhile, tributes have continued to emerge from the football community as players, clubs and supporters mourn De Miguel.
The incident has left both clubs facing a difficult period and serves as a painful reminder that football can sometimes produce unexpected tragedies.