Sevilla striker Rafa Mir sentenced to 8.5 years for sexual assault

Sevilla striker Rafa Mir, 28, was convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to eight and a half years in prison. The offenses date back to September 2024, yet Mir continued to appear for the club in La Liga while the case was pending.

The court weighed the victim’s testimony and evidence before delivering the verdict. The ruling adds another high‑profile case to the ongoing debate over athlete misconduct.