Teammate says Andorra goalie Jesús Owono 'suffering' after death of Tenerife player

A teammate of Jesús Owono has said the FC Andorra goalkeeper is "suffering" after his challenge led to the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.Owono was shown a red card after he collided with De Miguel near midfield during a La Liga 2 match on Monday, Nov. 2. The striker suffered cardiac arrest and was taken to the hospital after the collision, with the match abandoned.De Miguel's neurological condition deteriorated on Tuesday morning and he ultimately died at the age of 30.Owono shut down his Instagram account after De Miguel's death. According to multiple reports from the scene, some fans chanted “murderer, murderer" at Owono while De Miguel was receiving emergency medical treatment on the field.After Monday's game, Iván Álvarez reported on Cadena COPE that Owono was devastated and was seen crying and praying in the locker room.On Wednesday, Nov. 4, FC Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz posted a message offering condolences to De Miguel's family and expressing support for Owono.Spatz said on Instagram: "First of all, I want to express my deepest condolences and all my affection to Jesús’ family, friends and loved ones, as well as to all Tenerife supporters and the entire football world."Since yesterday, the entire FC Andorra squad has been in shock, devastated and deeply affected by what has happened. It is a tragedy that we could never have imagined experiencing on a football pitch."I would also like to say a few words about my teammate, goalkeeper and friend, who is deeply affected by what has happened. Those of us who know him are aware of the sort of person he is, how much he is suffering at this time and that he would never have intended to harm anyone."In football, there are accidental incidents, but no one could imagine that one of them could end with such tragic consequences."Today, football does not matter. All that remains is to stand with those who are grieving, show the utmost respect and send all our strength to the family and to those who are suffering this terrible loss."Rest in peace, Demi."Spain's National Police have opened an investigation into De Miguel's death, which is standard for any death of non-natural causes. José Luis Sánchez-Jáuregui, the chief prosecutor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, told EFE that it is "very unlikely" the case will result in criminal proceedings against Owono.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Teammate says Andorra goalie Jesús Owono 'suffering' after death of Tenerife player