Goalkeeper Oyono Suspended for 12 Matches After Causing the Death of Jesus de Miguel

The Disciplinary Committee of the Spanish Football Federation has suspended Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Oyono of Equatorial Guinea for 12 matches following his involvement in the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. Oyono was sent off during a Spanish Segunda División match on November 2, after rushing into the center of the pitch and colliding with de Miguel while attempting to clear a high ball.

Following the collision, de Miguel, 30, was taken to the hospital’s intensive care unit before the Spanish striker died on November 3. In a statement, the committee said, “The assessment of the conduct subject to these sanctions must be based on the facts established in the referee’s report, which indicated that the player was sent off for ‘delivering a violent blow to an opponent’s chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play.’” Spanish police sources reported that a judicial investigation has been opened to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Oyono said he is going through “the most difficult days of my life” following de Miguel’s death.

In a statement released by his club, Andorra, last week, Oyono said, “These are the most difficult days of my life. I am struggling to find the words, and it is very hard for me to process everything that has happened. I feel immense pain at losing Jesus. I am thinking of him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”

He added, “I know there are many things to deal with, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect. But honestly, I cannot think of anything right now other than Jesus and the pain we are experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesus.”