FC ANDORRA STANDS FIRMLY BEHIND JESÚS OWONO AFTER FATAL COLLISION: “THERE WAS NEVER ANY INTENTION TO HURT HIM”

ANDORRA — FC Andorra has expressed its full support for goalkeeper Jesús Owono following the tragic on-field collision that led to the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

As grief continues to spread throughout Spanish football, the club has called for sensitivity and respect towards everyone affected — including its goalkeeper, who has been left deeply shaken by what happened.

The incident occurred on November 2, 2026, during a match between FC Andorra and CD Tenerife at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium.

Owono and De Miguel collided while contesting the ball. The Tenerife forward was left seriously injured and received medical attention on the pitch before being taken to hospital. He sadly died the following morning.

ANDORRA SENDS ITS CONDOLENCES AND OFFERS SUPPORT

In an official statement, FC Andorra said it was heartbroken and devastated by De Miguel’s passing.

The club extended its deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates and everyone connected with CD Tenerife.

Andorra also made clear that it was offering its full support to Tenerife and remained in contact with the club from the earliest moments following the incident.

The tragedy has affected not only the two teams but also the wider football community. FC Andorra confirmed that psychological support was being made available to players, coaching staff and other members of the organisation who needed it.

OWONO SPEAKS: “THE MOST DIFFICULT DAYS OF MY LIFE”

On November 4, Owono shared his first public statement through FC Andorra.

The 25-year-old goalkeeper admitted that he was struggling to process what had happened.

“These are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and it is very hard for me to process anything that has happened,” he said.

He also expressed his profound sadness over De Miguel’s passing and sent his thoughts to the player’s family and everyone who loved him.

“I feel an immense amount of pain over the loss of Jesús. My thoughts are with him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”

Owono acknowledged that there would be questions to address in the aftermath of the incident, but said that his thoughts remained with De Miguel and those grieving his loss.

“Right now, honestly, I cannot think of anything other than Jesús and the pain we are all experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesús.”

TEAMMATES DEFEND OWONO AMID ONLINE CRITICISM

Following the tragedy, Owono faced a wave of criticism and abusive messages on social media. His Instagram account was subsequently deactivated.

Some of the messages reportedly went far beyond criticism of the incident, with personal accusations directed at the goalkeeper.

His teammate Lautaro Spatz publicly defended him, describing him as someone who would never intentionally hurt another person.

Spatz also emphasised how deeply Owono was suffering after the loss, while expressing condolences to De Miguel’s family and Tenerife.

The distinction is important: the collision happened during a football match, and there has been no established finding that Owono deliberately caused harm.

A TRAGEDY THAT HAS LEFT FOOTBALL IN MOURNING

FC Andorra has asked the public to approach the situation with the utmost sensitivity and respect.

The club also requested the postponement of its scheduled match against RCD Mallorca, saying that the priority should be supporting those affected by the loss.

Spanish police have opened an investigation into De Miguel’s death. Any questions surrounding the incident should be addressed through the appropriate investigative process rather than online speculation or personal attacks.

For now, two clubs are united by an extraordinary loss. De Miguel’s family and teammates are mourning a player whose life ended far too soon, while Owono is facing the emotional aftermath of a collision with devastating consequences.

Football is built around competition, but moments like this remind everyone that the people on the pitch are human beings first.

And in the middle of this heartbreak, compassion and respect matter more than ever.