"He wanted to apologise": Andorra goalkeeper breaks down following De Miguel's death

A horrifying shock

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Uno is living through profound shock and grief after the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. The forward succumbed to the serious injury he suffered in a violent collision between the pair during a Spanish second division meeting, an incident that has cast a shadow over the goalkeeper's future and raised questions about his responsibility for the accident.

Spanish radio station "Cadena COPE" reported that Uno, 25, fell into a difficult psychological state after the incident. He followed the striker's health closely before the death was confirmed on Tuesday morning. According to the broadcaster, the Andorra goalkeeper intends to offer a private apology to the player's family.

The match took place on Monday evening at the "Heliodoro Rodríguez López" stadium. Uno surged out to challenge De Miguel for the ball and raised his knee during the duel, leaving the striker severely injured. He was transferred to hospital, where his health deteriorated and he passed away at the age of 30.

Criticism of the Andorra goalkeeper quickly followed, especially after footage of the tackle spread. Club officials insist what happened was not deliberate and that Uno never intended to harm the striker.

Questions remain, though, over the sporting and legal consequences that may follow. The severity of the tackle or the death of the player does not automatically establish the goalkeeper's responsibility. Any course of accountability depends on the results of the investigation and the evidence that determines the nature of the challenge, the extent to which it broke the rules of play, and its causal link to the death.

Gerard Piqué, FC Andorra president and former Barcelona player, had mourned the Tenerife striker with a moving message: "I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart. Rest in peace, Jesús."

Spanish football responded with a broad wave of condolences. The Royal Spanish Federation suspended a number of Cup matches scheduled for Tuesday in mourning for the player.