Real Oviedo fan who racially abused Barcelona forward facing major sanctions | Barca Universal

"The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Principality of Asturias has formally requested a prison sentence of one year and three months for a young supporter accused of shouting a racist insult at the Barcelona forward. The incident took place when Rashford was preparing to take a corner. Prosecutors state that the accused shouted a racial slur loudly enough to be heard by nearby spectators."

"From a legal standpoint, prosecutors are treating the case as a crime against dignity on racist grounds under Articles 510.2.a and 510.5 of the Spanish Criminal Code, combined with an offence against moral integrity under Article 173.1. In addition to the requested prison term, they are seeking a fine of €2,880, a four-year ban from working in teaching, sports or leisure environments, disqualification from passive suffrage, and a €2,000 compensation for moral damages."

"With authorities now pushing for custodial punishment, the message is clear: abuse inside stadiums can carry consequences far beyond the pitch. If the court were to convict only on the offence against moral integrity, prosecutors are still pushing for the same prison term, alongside a stadium ban of more than five years covering competitions organised by La Liga, the RFEF, UEFA and FIFA."

A racist incident occurred during a Barcelona match against Real Oviedo on September 25 when a supporter shouted a racial slur at Marcus Rashford while he prepared to take a corner. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Asturias formally requested a one-year, three-month prison sentence for the accused. Prosecutors classify the act as a crime against dignity motivated by contempt based on skin color. The incident was captured on video by a stadium assistant and subsequently shared on social media. Beyond imprisonment, prosecutors seek a €2,880 fine, a four-year ban from working in teaching, sports or leisure environments, disqualification from passive suffrage, and €2,000 compensation for moral damages. If convicted solely on moral integrity charges, prosecutors still pursue the same prison term alongside a stadium ban exceeding five years covering La Liga, RFEF, UEFA, and FIFA competitions.

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