Spanish federation separates Jesus Owono case after fatal Tenerife incident

Jesus Owono is the only player still awaiting a disciplinary decision after the events surrounding Andorra’s Segunda Division match against Tenerife, with the Royal Spanish Football Federation handling the goalkeeper’s case separately because of the seriousness of the incident linked to the death of Jesus de Miguel.

The federation has completed its decisions on the other players involved, 11 days after the match ended in tragic circumstances. However, it has delayed ruling on Owono while the circumstances of the case receive special consideration.

The incident is due to undergo an independent review before a final decision is made on any potential punishment for the Andorra goalkeeper.

The clubs have been informed that three players will serve one-match suspensions this weekend. They are Tenerife goalkeeper Dani Martin and Andorra players Efe Akman and Lautaro de Leon.

Akman’s suspension follows the accumulation of five yellow cards, while Lautaro was banned after being sent off against Tenerife for receiving two cautions. Dani Martin was also punished for his involvement in the events of the match.

The decisions ended a period of uncertainty for the clubs as they approached their next official fixtures, although Owono’s disciplinary position remains unresolved.

Pique criticised delayed notification

Andorra’s majority shareholder Gerard Pique had previously criticised the Spanish federation for failing to communicate the suspensions before the club’s match against Almeria.

In a video posted on his social media accounts, Pique said the club had not received formal notification confirming the players’ availability until the day before the match, despite repeated attempts to obtain clarification through the available channels.

He said Andorra had been left uncertain over the positions of Owono, Akman and Lautaro. Akman was at risk of suspension because of his accumulated cards, Lautaro had been dismissed against Tenerife after receiving two bookings, and Owono’s case was connected to the incident that resulted in De Miguel’s death.

Pique described his comments as “constructive criticism” and said the lack of official communication had made it difficult for the coaching staff to plan for the match because they did not know which players would be available.

He also warned that delays in announcing disciplinary decisions could disrupt the team’s preparations. The manager might have chosen to leave a player out as a precaution, only to discover later that the player had not been suspended.