Penalty for the Goalkeeper Who Caused Player De Miguel's Death: Only a 12-Match Ban
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The Disciplinary Committee imposed a 12-match ban on Jesus Ovono, goalkeeper of Andorra, for an incident that resulted in the death of player Jesus De Miguel.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
The disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation has imposed a 12-match ban on Jesus Ovno, goalkeeper of Andorra, following his red card during the match between Tenerife and Andorra, played on November 2, which resulted in the death of striker Jesus de Miguel. Ovno received a straight red card in the final minutes of the match after making a high-footed challenge on de Miguel while competing for the ball. The committee stated in its decision that “12 matches is the maximum sanction permitted by the disciplinary regulations regarding the facts outlined in the referee’s report.” Referee Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez noted in his report that Ovno used excessive force during the challenge. De Miguel received treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off, and the Tenerife striker died the following day.
