FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match ban after he dangerously tackled an opposing striker, who later died.

The Spanish second division match between Andorra and CD Tenerife ended in tragedy when FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono ran out of his own goal and at full speed collided with forward Jesus de Miguel.

de Miguel was left lying on the grass and suffered cardiac arrest. A day later he died in hospital, aged 30.

The Spanish Football Federation have now decided to suspend Owono for the tackle.

The goalkeeper is forced to sit out twelve matches.

It is the maximum punishment that the Spanish Football Federation’s disciplinary body can hand out based on the referee’s report. Owono’s tackle was described as having had “excessive force” and that it was a “violent action”.

Owono said he was devastated by the accident.

“I am currently going through the most difficult days of my life. I am having a hard time finding the words and it is very difficult for me to understand and take in what has happened,” he lamented.

“I feel immense pain after the loss of Jesús. My thoughts go out to him, his family and all the people who loved him.”

According to Marca, Owono has asked Andorra to arrange a meeting with Jesus de Miguel’s family.

The FC Andorra goalkeeper is also reported to have barely left his house and is receiving help from the club’s psychologist and doctor.

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Pep Guardiola could be the next coach of the United States of America.

With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly close to leaving the US post to join Manchester United, The Athletic has reported that the US soccer federation now want to make Guardiola their top target.

Although it is not yet clear that Pochettino will leave, it is said that there have already been internal discussions at several different levels within the federation about Guardiola as a possible successor.

The Athletic also reported that Guardiola has previously been in contact with the United States Football Association and has been interested in working in America for a long time.

Guardiola left Manchester City after last season and has since turned down the chance to take over as Italy coach, as he is currently enjoying a break from football.

He has also previously managed Barcelona and Bayern Munich

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Exciting Liverpool youngster with Nigerian roots Rio Ngumoha has backed himself to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or reserved for the best player in the world.

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, 18, made his Premier League debut last season, and has also received plenty of playing time recently.

Now the 18-year-old is dreaming big. He wants to follow in the footsteps of Bayern Munich star Harry Kane and win the Ballon d’Or at some point in the future.

“It’s something I would also like to achieve and I believe I can do it,” Ngumoha told The Athletic.

The 18-year-old said that Kane is an inspiration.

“Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or is obviously a big deal, as he has now been named the best player in the world. It has also helped English football, as everyone has now seen one of us win the Ballon d’Or. It inspires a lot of people to also be recognised as the best player in the world,” he remarked.

Ngumoha has already made three senior appearances for England.

He has two assists in 14 appearances for Liverpool this season.

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