Spanish goalkeeper barred 12 games for collision leading to death of Tenerife striker

While Spain mourns the death of a soccer player who suffered a cardiac arrest after an on-field collision, the emergency medical treatment he received is falling under scrutiny.

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Andorra head coach Carles Manso said it will be up to goalkeeper Jesus Owono, pictured, to decide when he feels ready to play again. Ten days ago, Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel died, one day after his on-field collision with Owono. (Sunday Alamba/Associated Press)

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended 12 games after he received a red card for a reckless on-field collision with Jesus de Miguel that resulted in the death of the Tenerife striker.

The Spanish soccer federation's disciplinary committee issued the suspension for Owono on Friday, 10 days after De Miguel died a day after his clash with Owono.

The disciplinary committee said Owono used "excessive force" in the collision.

De Miguel was chasing a high ball in midfield when he was struck in the chest by Owono, who rushed far outside his area, near the end of the Nov. 2 match in Tenerife. The 30-year-old De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest following the collision. He died the next day.

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