GOALKEEPER JESUS OWONO BREAKS SILENCE AFTER TRAGIC CLASH WITH JESUS DE MUGUEL

FC Andorra goalkeeper mourns Tenerife striker's untimely death

Equatorial Guinea's goalkeeper Jesus Owono
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FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has broken his silence following the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, describing the past few days as the most difficult of his life.

The 30 year old Tenerife forward died on Tuesday, November 3, after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with Owono during a Spanish second division match on Monday.

Owono, who was sent off following the incident, released an emotional statement through his club on Wednesday.

"These are being the most difficult days of my life. It's hard for me to find the words and I find it very difficult to assimilate anything that has happened," he said.

The 25 year old goalkeeper also expressed his grief and offered his condolences to De Miguel's family.

"I feel enormous pain for the loss of Jesus. I think of him, his family and all the people who loved him. I know that there will be many issues to address, I will face whatever comes with all due respect."

He concluded his statement with an emotional message.

"But right now, honestly, I can't think of anything other than Jesus and the pain we are experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesus."

It was an accident but just imagine the trauma he will have to carry for the rest of his life.

🚨 The goalkeeper Jeśus Owono speaks for first time with a statement after Jesús de Miguel’s tragic passing.

“These are being the most difficult days of my life. It's hard for me to find the words and I find it very difficult to assimilate anything that has happened."

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 4, 2026"

 Owono receives support after online abuse

The goalkeeper reportedly deactivated his Instagram account after receiving abusive messages following the tragedy.

His Andorra teammate Lautaro Spatz defended him, saying those who knew Owono understood how deeply affected he was by the incident and that he would never intentionally hurt anyone.

Spanish authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding De Miguel's death, a standard procedure in cases involving unnatural deaths.

Meanwhile, tributes have poured in from across the football world, with players, clubs and supporters mourning the loss of the Tenerife striker.

- Shamseer Mohammed

TENERIFE PLAYER JESUS DE MIGUEL HAS DIED IN HOSPITAL AFTER ON-PITCH COLLISION

The incident happened during Monday's Segunda Division clash between Tenerife and Andorra.

Tenerife

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has tragically died at the age of 30 following an on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.

In the final stages of Monday's game at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, De Miguel was struck in the chest by Owono, who came rushing out of his area to clear a long ball.

The 30-year-old lay motionless in the centre circle as medical staff rushed to his aid. Several players were visibly distressed, with some reduced to tears as he received treatment on the pitch.

The referee showed Owono a red card before abandoning the Spanish second-tier clash.

De Miguel, meanwhile, was rushed to a local hospital, but his condition took a worrying turn when he suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance, according to Marca. Paramedics successfully resuscitated him during the journey.

A statement from Tenerife on Monday afternoon said De Miguel was admitted to the University Hospital of Nuestra Senora de Candelaria and was "stable despite the severity of his condition".

However, several hours later, the club confirmed in another statement that his medical condition has "worsened neurologically", adding: "More information in the coming hours."

Tenerife and the Asociacion de Futbolistas Espanoles (AFE) announced the tragic death of De Miguel at 8:31am on Tuesday.

A statement from Tenerife read: "Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.

"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness. We stand alongside his devastated family, alongside his loved ones, alongside all of tinerfeñismo that today weeps for this cruel outcome.

"The family of Jesús de Miguel thanks each and every one of the expressions of support received, and likewise requests, from the heart, the utmost respect for their privacy in these terrible moments."

Tributes pour in from football clubs following tragic death of Jesus de Miguel

A number of Spanish clubs have expressed their condolences following De Miguel's passing, including Monday's opponents Andorra.

The club wrote: "With broken hearts and devastated, we want to send our most sincere condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, to all his teammates, friends, and to CD Tenerife. Rest in peace."

Barcelona issued a statement that read: "From FC Barcelona, we deeply regret the tragic news of the passing of Jesús de Miguel, CD Tenerife player. Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times."

Espanyol also passed on their condolences, adding: "Devastated and deeply saddened by the loss of Jesús de Miguel. From RCD Espanyol, we join in the grief of his family, loved ones, and all of @CDTOficial during these very difficult times. All our affection and heartfelt embrace. Rest in peace."

- Jack Kenmare

TIRELESS MBAPPÉ LEADS FRANCE TO 3-0 WIN OVER LUXEMBOURG; SPAIN, BELGIUM, DENMARK ALSO WIN

France forward Kylian Mbappe scored in the 3-0 romp © Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN / AFP

 METZ, France (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored late in his first game since joining Real Madrid to help France build momentum for the European Championship with a dominant 3-0 win over Luxembourg on Wednesday.

Mbappé, whose Madrid move was finally confirmed Monday, was a constant threat for Luxembourg’s hard-working defenders, but the France captain had to wait until the 85th minute before he could crown his performance with a goal.

Bradley Barcola made his France debut as a substitute and promptly won the ball, ran to the penalty and drew in more defenders before laying the ball off for Mbappé to tuck inside the left post.

In Copenhagen, Christian Eriksen scored late to give Denmark a 2-1 win over Sweden.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored a hat trick after the break to help Spain rout Andorra 5-0.

Belgium earned a 2-0 win over Montenegro with Kevin De Bruyne scoring on his 100th appearance for the Red Devils. But a host of halftime changes almost cost the team. Leandro Trossard only sealed the win with a penalty in stoppage time.

Slovakia, Belgium’s Group E opponent at the Euros, enjoyed a 4-0 win over minnow San Marino.

FRANCE IMPRESSES

Though France’s star-studded team found it tough at times to break through Luxembourg's defense, coach Didier Deschamps will have been impressed with his team’s relentless pressure and off-the-ball play.

Only the final touch was missing at times, but Deschamps has a chance to fine-tune the side in its final tournament warmup against Canada in Bordeaux on Sunday.

Antoine Griezmann was back after missing the March internationals with an ankle injury. Randal Kolo Muani made a rare start with Ousmane Dembélé unavailable through illness.

France probed and harried but had to wait nearly the whole of the first half for the opener. Mbappé drew two defenders to the end line and crossed for Kolo Muani to head past Anthony Moris in the 43rd minute.

Marseille defender Jonathan Clauss finally made it 2-0 with a strike in off the underside of the crossbar.

Les Bleus are in Group D with the Netherlands, Poland and Austria.

ERIKSEN’S SMILE

Christian Eriksen sealed Denmark’s 2-1 win over neighbor Sweden with a long-range strike in the same stadium where he collapsed after a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

The 32-year-old Eriksen, who had been tormenting the Swedish defense throughout, took the ball past a defender and then unleashed a fierce shot inside the far post in the 86th. It was his 41st goal in his 129th appearance for Denmark.

Morten Hjulmand likely preserved the win by getting back with a timely challenge to deny Emil Holm when it seemed the Sweden substitute would score.

Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg scored in the second minute to get Denmark off to a great start, but Alexander Isak leveled seven minutes later.

Sweden missed out on Euro 2024 qualification, while Denmark is in Group C with England, Serbia and Slovenia.

The Danes’ final warm-up will be against Norway on Saturday.

Erling Haaland scored a hat trick to give Norway a 3-0 win over Kosovo. Neither country has qualified for Euro 2024.

SPAIN CRUISES

Once Real Betis forward Ayoze Pérez opened the scoring, it was only a matter of how many goals Spain would score against Andorra.

Ayoze broke the deadlock after a corner in the 24th when he set the ball up with his first touch and rifled it in from a difficult angle in the next.

Oyarzabal scored his hat trick in a 20-minute period after the break, and Barcelona’s Ferran Torres completed the rout in the 81st.

Spain was without Real Madrid’s Champions League winners Dani Carvajal, Nacho and Joselu.

Spain is in Group B with Croatia, Italy and Albania. The team plays Northern Ireland for its final warmup on Saturday.

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