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A Spanish football fan has been sent to jail for shouting racial slurs at a Black Stars of Ghana player
A supporter of La Liga side Espanyol has been handed a prison sentence for racially abusing Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams, marking one of the strongest punishments yet in Spanish football’s fight against racism.
The case stems from a 2020 clash at the RCDE Stadium, where Williams was subjected to vile chants from the stands.
Court ruling delivers landmark punishment
Barcelona’s Central Court sentenced the accused, a Spanish national, to 12 months in prison along with a €1,086 fine.
In addition, he received a four-year ban from working in educational or sports-related sectors and a two-year ban from attending any football stadium.
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Court notes detailed how the individual, seated in section 108 of the Espanyol stands, directed racist gestures and chants at Williams, showing “evident disregard for the player’s skin colour.”
The ruling also highlighted the deep emotional toll on Williams, who described the abuse as leaving him with “feelings of frustration, shame and humiliation” and an “unacceptable humiliation that it could still occur in 2025.”
Football still battling persistent racism
The original incident in 2020 caused a match stoppage after Williams alerted officials to the abuse he received.
Unfortunately, it was not an isolated case as he suffered similar racist abuse at Espanyol in 2022 and again in 2025, with the latest incident still under investigation.
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The most recent clash saw play halted for three minutes as stadium announcements warned fans, a move reflecting La Liga’s stricter anti-racism protocols.
This sentencing is seen as a significant step, sending a message that racism in football will face harsher consequences.
Yet, with repeated cases involving Williams and other players, Spanish football continues to grapple with the urgent need for cultural change inside stadiums and stronger protections for its stars.