Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-game suspension. The punishment comes after a tackle that resulted in the death of striker Jesus de Miguel. Football authorities reached this decision following reports by BBC Sky News and The Guardian. The Guardian noted that this was the maximum possible ban.
Owono has yet to decide whether he will remain with the club. He is set to face an extended absence from the sport.
“The punishment comes after a tackle that resulted in the death of striker Jesus de Miguel,” — Priya Delgado, staff writer at Heawell Bury Analytics, noted.
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Nov 12 — Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-game suspension....
Nov 15 — He is set to face an extended absence from the sport....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heawell Bury Analytics desk and last updated 12:08 UTC.