Jesús Owono Considers Quitting Football After Jesús de Miguel's Death
Someone close to the player has revealed the emotional toll it has taken on him and denounced the treatment his family is receiving.
Jesús Owono is going through one of the most difficult periods of his life following the death of Jesús de Miguel, the CD Tenerife footballer who died on November 3 after a collision with the FC Andorra goalkeeper. The emotional impact has been so overwhelming that Owono has even considered walking away from football, according to someone close to him.
That person is Ana Maye, general coordinator of Equatorial Guinea's men's national team, who has known the goalkeeper since he was 14. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, she explained that Owono is particularly distressed by the situation facing De Miguel's widow and their young child, who is just 18 months old.
Although those around him are trying to help him come to terms with what happened, Owono continues to struggle with feelings of guilt. According to Maye, the goalkeeper is finding it extremely difficult to process the tragedy, prompting both his club and his family to rally around him.
FC Andorra Provides Psychological Support
FC Andorra are providing the goalkeeper with professional psychological support to help him through this difficult period. Specialists are working with Owono to help him process what happened and cope with the guilt he has been experiencing.
As part of that support, the club has also been showing him videos of other athletes who have experienced similar traumatic incidents, hoping their experiences can help him understand and gradually come to terms with the tragedy.
Maye explained that religious faith plays an important role in Owono's life and expressed hope that he will eventually stop blaming himself. For now, no retirement decision has been announced. Leaving football is something he has considered, according to those close to him, rather than a decision he has made.
His Family Is Also Facing Alleged Harassment
The goalkeeper's emotional well-being is not the only concern for those around him. Ana Maye has denounced alleged verbal abuse directed at Owono's younger brother, who also plays football in the Basque Country.
According to Maye, some of the incidents have taken place within his brother's own football environment, with accusations and insults allegedly coming from people involved in the sport, including parents of other players. Owono's sister, who studies in Valencia, has also been affected by the situation.
The goalkeeper's mother has traveled to Andorra to support him, while the rest of the family remains in the Basque Country. Maye also criticized the presence of journalists outside the family home and called for their privacy to be respected.
Owono's Inner Circle Calls for Respect
Those close to the goalkeeper acknowledge that Jesús de Miguel's family has suffered an irreparable loss, while urging people to stop directing hostility toward Owono and his relatives.
Maye believes the goalkeeper needs time, professional support, and privacy to come to terms with what happened. Her concern goes beyond whether he will return to the pitch, focusing instead on how he is coping with an experience that has profoundly affected his life.
Meanwhile, FC Andorra continue to support their player. Any potential return to football remains secondary to his emotional well-being, as both families deal with the consequences of a devastating tragedy.
Key Facts About Jesús Owono's Situation
- His future: according to Ana Maye, the goalkeeper has considered quitting football.
- The support: FC Andorra are providing professional psychological assistance.
- His family: those close to Owono have reported alleged harassment and called for privacy.
