New Footage Reveals Heated Moments Before Goalkeeper’s Fatal Collision With Spanish Footballer as Police Examine Emergency Response

New footage has emerged showing the tense moments before goalkeeper Jesús Owono collided with Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel in a match that ended in tragedy, as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the striker’s death.

The incident occurred during a Spanish second-division match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra on November 2. The game was tied 2-2 when Owono rushed out of his goal to challenge De Miguel for the ball during stoppage time.

The goalkeeper’s knee appeared to strike the 30-year-old striker in the chest during the collision, sending both players to the ground. De Miguel immediately appeared seriously injured, prompting players to urgently call for medical assistance.

Owono was shown a straight red card, while the match was abandoned as medical personnel rushed onto the pitch.

Footage recorded from the stands and subsequently reported by the Daily Mail has now revealed more of the events leading up to the collision. In the minutes beforehand, Owono appeared to become involved in a heated exchange with Tenerife goalkeeper Dani Martín following another incident involving both teams.

The footage also reportedly showed Owono celebrating passionately after Andorra scored an equaliser in the 88th minute.

These images have attracted considerable attention online, but they do not establish that the subsequent collision was deliberate. The circumstances and nature of the challenge remain matters for investigators and football authorities to assess.

De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision. Medical staff initially managed to restore his pulse, and he was transported to hospital, where he remained in intensive care. However, his neurological condition deteriorated, and Tenerife confirmed his death at 8am on November 3.

Spanish National Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death. According to reports, investigators are examining video recordings, medical records and the emergency response provided to the player. Medical personnel involved in treating De Miguel are also expected to be questioned.

The investigation has raised questions about the treatment he received immediately after the collision, including the use of oxygen and a defibrillator. These are matters investigators are expected to examine rather than established findings of medical negligence.

Owono, 25, has since released his first public statement through FC Andorra. He described the days following De Miguel’s death as the most difficult of his life and said he was struggling to process what had happened.

He expressed his enormous sadness over the loss and said his thoughts were with De Miguel, his family and everyone who loved him. He also acknowledged that there would be questions to address and said he would face them with respect.

The goalkeeper has reportedly deactivated his Instagram account after receiving a wave of hostile messages, including accusations from people online. His teammate Lautaro Spatz publicly defended him, saying Owono would never intentionally hurt anyone.

Meanwhile, Spanish prosecutors have indicated that criminal proceedings against the goalkeeper could be difficult because the collision occurred during an active phase of the match while both players were contesting the ball. The opening of a judicial investigation is a routine procedure following a death that is not clearly attributable to natural causes.

The football world has been left mourning De Miguel, while his family and teammates continue to deal with the devastating loss.

As investigators review the footage and medical response, the central questions remain how the fatal collision unfolded and whether any aspect of the emergency treatment requires further examination.