The ill-fated Miguel incident: Andorra goalkeeper Obono handed a 12-match ban
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Ovejero has been handed a 12-match suspension following the tragic incident involving Jesus de Miguel. The horrific accident took place on November 2 during a Spanish second-division match between FC Andorra and Tenerife.
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Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Ovejero has been handed a 12-match suspension following the tragic incident involving Jesus de Miguel. The horrific accident took place on November 2 during a Spanish second-division match between FC Andorra and Tenerife.
The incident involved Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel and Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Ovejero. Both players rushed towards a ball played from the halfway line. However, as Ovejero stretched out his leg to reach the ball, his foot struck De Miguel directly in the chest. The Tenerife footballer immediately collapsed on the pitch. He later suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away.
Following the incident, Ovejero was shown a red card, while the match was abandoned. Ten days after the tragedy, on November 13, the Spanish Football Federation decided to impose a 12-match suspension on the Andorra goalkeeper. This is the maximum punishment for a disciplinary offence. However, a criminal investigation into the incident is still underway, and Ovejero could face further consequences depending on its outcome.
Ovejero has not returned to training since the tragic incident. He is reportedly devastated by what happened.
Speaking about the tragedy, Ovejero said, "This is the most difficult moment of my life. I have no words to express myself. There are no words to explain what happened. I am deeply devastated by the death of Jesus. I know that many things will come to light now. I will face everything with honesty. But right now, I cannot think about anything other than Jesus. May you rest in peace, Jesus."