Jesus Owono says he is going through the most difficult days of his life in a statement released by his club FC Andorra on Wednesday, following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus De Miguel. Owono and De Miguel were involved in a collision during a match between Andorra and Tenerife on Monday, after which the striker was taken into intensive care. De Miguel died on Tuesday morning.
I know there will be many questions to address, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect. Rest in peace, Jesus.” Owono deactivated his Instagram account on Tuesday after receiving abuse online, with some users commenting “murderer“ on his posts. Andorra said that it was offering psychological support to anyone at the club who needed it following De Miguel’s death.
Andorra center back Lautaro Spatz defended his teammate Owono on Tuesday evening. The Equatoguinean Football Federation expressed support for Owono in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the 25-year-old was going through a situation of profound sorrow and grief. Owono has made 47 international appearances for Equatorial Guinea.
Can Vidalet goalkeeper Michel Owono said on social media that he was receiving racist abuse, with people confusing him with the Andorra player. Spanish national police have opened a routine investigation into De Miguel’s death.
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