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Jesus Owono could face four years in prison after the death of Jesus de Miguel

Goalkeeper Jesus Owono could face a prison sentence of up to four years following the tragic passing of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. The 30-year-old player suffered a cardiac arrest in a hospital in Santa Cruz after colliding with Owono during a La Liga 2 fixture that saw Tenerife trailing 2-0 before abandonment.

Local law enforcement authorities have initiated an inquiry into the incident, while Spanish legal statutes outline potential penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment depending on the degree of negligence established. Meanwhile, football authorities and teammates have offered statements regarding the severe incident, and Owono has deleted his social media profile following intense online backlash.

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