💔 “I’m in Enormous Pain!” Goalkeeper Breaks Silence After Fatal Football Collision 😢⚽#FootballNews

Jesus Owono, the goalkeeper involved in the fatal collision with the late Jesus de Miguel, has spoken for the first time since the tragic incident.

FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono collided with opposing striker de Miguel in the latter stages of a hotly contested 2-2 draw with Tenerife in Spain's second division on Monday.

De Miguel immediately collapsed following the devastating blow in which Owono's knee appeared to strike the forward in the chest. He passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Owono has since shut down his Instagram account amid the significant backlash he has received – which saw him subjected to chants of 'murderer' by the Tenerife fans as he left the pitch – but he has now issued a statement alongside his club.

'FC Andorra continues to be deeply affected by the death of Jesús de Miguel,' they wrote. 'In these very difficult moments, our player Jesús Owono wishes to personally share a few words.'

Owono said, 'These are the most difficult days of my life. I am struggling to find the words and find it very difficult to assimilate anything that has happened.