Marcus Rashford’s abuser handed prison sentence

Marcus Rashford has been in fine form this season, excelling while on loan with Barcelona, hoping to secure a permanent move to Camp Nou.

In 45 games, the 28-year-old has scored 13 goals and grabbed 13 assists, helping Barca to first place in LaLiga, defending their crown.

However, back in September 2025, the Manchester United attacker suffered racial abuse as the Catalan side took on Real Oviedo.

In the 88th minute, Marcus Rashford stepped up to take a corner, whipping it in to link up with Ronald Araujo who sealed the 3-1 victory.

Unfortunately while doing so, a 19-year-old Real Oviedo fan hurled racial abuse at the England international, with his trial having taken place today.

Real Oviedo fan faces nine months in prison for racial abuse of Marcus Rashford

Mundo Deportivo has reported that the unnamed Oviedo fan was issued his sentence at the Provincial Court of Oviedo, being convicted of “injuring the dignity of persons for racist reasons”.

The defendant reportedly accepted a plea-bargain agreement for the crime, seeing him handed a nine-month prison sentence as well as a six-month daily fine of €5, set to total €900.

Should the fine not be paid, the Oviedo fan will face additional jail-time, with a further €2000 to be paid to Marcus Rashford for moral damage.

Alongside the imprisonment and fines, the fan also will not be allowed to take up any education, sports or leisure profession for three years and nine months, he must take a formative programme against hate and discrimination.

Finally, the 19-year-old also has a three-year ban from any football stadium, not limited to the LaLiga, but this also stretches to any FIFA or UEFA competitions.

This verdict is the eleventh sentence that has been handed out for similar offences as LaLiga fights against racism in football.

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