A goalkeeper involved in an on-field collision with a Spanish footballer who died says he is "going through the most difficult ‌days of his life".

Andorra keeper, Jesus Owono, released a statement on Wednesday after the death of Tenerife forward Jesus De Miguel.

Owono and De Miguel were involved in a collision during a ​match between Andorra and Tenerife on Monday, after which the striker was taken into intensive care.

De Miguel died on Tuesday ​morning from a cardiac arrest.

Owono's statement read: "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 know there will be many questions to address, and 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."

Spanish national police have opened a ‌routine investigation into De Miguel's ​death.

The goalkeeper's Instagram account had been deactivated. Some users had commented abuse under his posts, including "murderer".

Writing on social media in defence of Owono, FC Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz said ‌his teammate "would never intentionally hurt anyone".

The post continued: "I also want 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 know the kind of person he is, how much he is suffering at this moment, and that ‌he would never intentionally hurt anyone.

"In football, unfortunate incidents can happen, but no one could imagine that one of them might end with such tragic consequences."

Spatz also sent his condolences to De Miguel's family and to Tenerife.

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