The key facts

  • Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Ovono, after the death of Jesus de Miguel, has not left his home, cries constantly and has deleted his social media accounts
  • The club is paying for psychologists, and Andorra president Gerard Pique is providing support
  • It was previously reported that Ovono faces up to four years in prison

The goalkeeper's condition after the tragedy

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Ovono is considering ending his career after the death of Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel, Marca reports citing a publication by Gazeta.Ru. According to the report, since Miguel's death Ovono has been constantly crying, has not left his home and is in shock; he has also deleted his social media accounts.

Support from the club

Andorra's management is paying for psychologists who are working with the goalkeeper. Club president Gerard Pique is also helping him cope with the tragedy.

Circumstances of the incident

The collision occurred in stoppage time at the end of the second half: Ovono, contesting the ball, struck Miguel with his knee in the chest area, and the referee immediately showed the goalkeeper a red card. The match was not completed — the referee led the teams off the pitch. Miguel's heart stopped on the field; doctors managed to restart it, and the player was taken to intensive care, where he died without regaining consciousness.

Who Miguel was and what Ovono faces

Miguel was 30 years old. He had played for Tenerife since 2025 and made 29 appearances for the club in the Segunda Division, scoring 11 goals. It was previously reported that Ovono faces up to four years in prison.