Spanish FA issue lengthy statement as goalkeeper receives 'maximum' ban over fatal Jesus de Miguel collision

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have sanctioned FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono with a 12-match suspension after his challenge resulted in the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. Owono, who was running out of his area to clear the ball in the 96th minute of the Spanish second tier match between the two sides on Monday, November 2, struck De Miguel in the chest. The 30-year-old striker received medical attention on the pitch and was transported to hospital, but his health was repo

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