Espanyol Fan Jailed for Racial Abuse of Iñaki Williams
Caption: Athletic club's Inaki Williams
An Espanyol supporter has been sentenced to one year in prison for racially abusing Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams during a La Liga match in 2020.
The landmark ruling also includes a fine of €1,080 and a two-year ban from entering football stadiums. It marks one of Spain’s first hate-crime convictions directly linked to racism in football.
The abuse took place during a fixture between Espanyol and Athletic Club in January 2020, when Williams reported hearing racist chants as he was substituted. The incident drew widespread condemnation and sparked a broader debate on racism in Spanish football.
This verdict is seen as a significant step in the fight against discrimination within the sport, setting a legal precedent for future cases.
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