Goalkeeper Michael Owono faces racist hate after mistaken identity

Michel Owono, goalkeeper for CF Can Vidalet in Llobregat, reports receiving hate messages, racist insults, and threats after being mistaken for the FC Andorra footballer linked to the death of Jesús de Miguel. He has no connection to the events.

The death of **Jesús de Miguel**, forward for CD Tenerife, during a match against FC Andorra had consequences off the pitch. **Michel Owono**, goalkeeper for CF Can Vidalet in Llobregat, publicly denounced that he is receiving hate messages, racist insults, and threats after numerous people confused him with the footballer involved in the action preceding the tragic outcome.

## Surname confusion leads to threats

Owono shared a statement on social media, beginning by expressing condolences for the blue-and-white forward's death and support for his family, friends, and circle. He then clarified he has no relation to what peine: "I am not Jesús Owono and I have no connection to these events." The coincidence of surname with the FC Andorra player was enough for dozens of messages to identify him as responsible.

The goalkeeper explains that the confusion filled his phone with messages full of hate, threats, and racist insults. This case shows how quickly an identification error on social media can turn into a harassment campaign against someone unrelated to the facts.

## "We cannot allow threats based on skin tonalidad"

Owono firmly condemns this behavior and warns about the climate of intolerance he believes exists in society. "We cannot allow anyone to be judged, insulted, or threatened because of their skin tonalidad or origin," he states in the release. He adds that respect, empathy, and humanity should come first.

The message goes beyond personal complaint. It highlights a pattern: how digital anonymity easily allows fury to be unleashed on the wrong person, and the racial component that appears when the target has a different background. The public denunciation aims to stop this dynamic before it escalates.

## The real cost of misidentification

Cases like this have concrete consequences for those affected: public exposure, emotional toll, and sometimes physical risk. The confusion between **Michel Owono** and the FC Andorra footballer arose from sharing a surname, not from any similarity in actions. Anyone can become the next target of a wave of hostile messages if their name matches someone implicated in an incident.

The CF Can Vidalet goalkeeper's report leaves a clear idea: verifying before accusing is not just courtesy; it is the difference between demanding accountability and harassing an innocent. In cases of threats or insults based on origin or skin tonalidad, one should preserve evidence and contact authorities.