Police in Spain have confirmed they have launched a “routine” investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.
The Spanish striker, thirty (30) years of age, died in hospital on Tuesday. The sad incident led to the abandonment of the match, with FC Andorra goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, who collided with de Miguel, immediately sent off.
The National Police of Spain said, prosecutors would be involved, while, the Canary Islands Authorities said, the opening of an investigation into the footballer’s death was a routine procedure.
Spain’s law states that, any death that is deemed non-natural automatically triggers a judicial inquiry.
Since the unfortunate incident, Jesus Owono, goalkeeper of the Equatorial Guinea national team, has deactivated his Instagram account.
Javier Tebas, President of La Liga, expressed his shock and said, the League would work to support CD Tenerife and the family of de Miguel
