Prainment for football fan in Spain for racism

The court therefore saw it as proven that the supporter of Granada FC on February 28, 2022 insulted the guest player Carlos Akapo in the first division game against Cádiz CF. In the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes, the fan had repeatedly made monkeys -like gestures and repeatedly called “monkey” towards the defender, it said. At that time, the insults were also documented by media.

Racism in Spanish football a problem

However, the man does not have to go to prison. In the case of penalties of up to two years, no accused in Spain do not have to compete in prison.

Racist incidents are not uncommon in the Spanish football stadiums despite the intensive efforts of the association and the professional league. Discriminating insults keep causing a sensation. A prominent example is the case of Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian striker of Real Madrid has already been the goal of racist hostility. Several fans who had insulted him in 2023 were sentenced to imprisonment last year.