After the tragic death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, the goalkeeper who was involved in the collision has been handed a huge ban from football

The goalkeeper involved in the collision that killed Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel has been handed a lengthy 12-game ban from football. De Miguel tragically died after he collided with FC Andorra shot-stopper Jesus Owono in a LaLiga Hypermotion game on Monday.

Spanish football entered a period of mourning on Tuesday when it was confirmed that Tenerife star De Miguel has died aged 30. The striker and opposing goalkeeper Owono both competed for a loose ball during Monday's match and as the Andorra star attempted to clear it, he struck De Miguel in the chest.

Owono was sent off. De Miguel went into a cardiorespiratory arrest on the pitch and after being transported to hospital by ambulance, died at 8am on Tuesday morning.

A preliminary autopsy report stated De Miguel died from "accidental chest trauma." A police investigation has since been opened, as is routine under Spanish law when it comes to deaths from non-natural causes.

Nearly a week after the horrific tragedy, Owono - who would have served a three-game suspension regardless for violent play - has been handed a lengthy ban.

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The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation has determined that Owono must serve a 12 match ban. Referee, Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez explained in his report that Owono was dismissed for "making a violent impact with his leg raised high on an opponent with excessive force while the ball was in play."

Determining the sanction, the Disciplinary Committee utilised Article 102 of the RFEF Disciplinary Code, which covers violent actions which causes serious injury or harm to an opponent during play. A ban between four and 12 games is associated with the regulation, thus, Owono has received the maximum punishment.

In the wake of the incident, Owono released a statement which said: "These are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and I find it very hard to process what has happened.

"I feel enormous pain at the loss of Jesus. I think of him, his family, and all the people who loved him. I know there will be many questions to address.

"I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect. But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesus and the ⁠pain we are experiencing. Rest in ⁠peace, Jesus."

Owono deactivated his social media pages after he received a tidal wave of abuse. FC Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz recently supported his heartbroken team-mate, saying: "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 have imagined that one of them could lead to such tragic consequences."