A Granada supporter who racially abused former Cádiz defender Carlos Akapo during a LaLiga match in February 2022 has received a one-year prison sentence and a 14-month stadium ban from a Spanish court. Although the sentence is less than two years, making jail time unlikely due to Spain's laws for non-violent crimes, it marks a significant response to racism in football. Akapo and Cádiz FC welcomed the ruling, signaling a commitment to combating racism in the sport and promoting integrity and equality.
The sentence condemns the accused to one year in prison and a 14-month ban from stadiums. This closes one of the oldest cases of racist incidents that LALIGA is fighting to eradicate hatred in football.
Cádiz CF is pleased with this news and will continue to ensure the safety and integrity of its members both on and off the playing fields, defending the values of integrity and equality that must prevail in today's society.
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