Spanish football remains deeply affected by the death of Jesús de Miguel following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. Lautaro Spatz, who witnessed the incident on the pitch, has spoken out on social media to pay tribute to the late Tenerife player and express his support for his teammate.
In an emotional Instagram message, the FC Andorra defender described the tragedy as a painful reminder of how fragile life can be. He also extended his condolences to De Miguel’s family, friends and Tenerife supporters, revealing that the entire FC Andorra squad remains devastated by what happened.
Lautaro Spatz also defended Owono, who has faced the emotional consequences of the tragic collision. The Argentine defender insisted that his teammate never intended to hurt anyone and highlighted the suffering he is experiencing. According to Spatz, those who know the goalkeeper understand his character and know that he would never deliberately cause harm. He further stressed that football sometimes produces accidental incidents with consequences nobody could anticipate.
Spatz ended his tribute by calling for compassion and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragedy, adding: “Today, football is of no importance. All that remains is to support those who are suffering and to send all our strength to the family. Rest in peace, Demi.”
