Elche striker Rafa Mir is facing a potential 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence following a severe escalation in his ongoing legal battle.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Spain has officially requested a combined sentence of 10 years and six months for Mir. The forward, who was on loan at Valencia at the time of the incident, now awaits a trial that could end his professional career.
According to reports from Las Provincias, the 28-year-old is accused of aggravated sexual assault and causing physical injury. The specific breakdown of the requested term includes nine years for the primary assault charge and an additional 18 months for the injuries sustained by the alleged victim.
Rafa Mir looks on during a LaLiga EA Sports match. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images)
The case dates back to early September 2024, when Mir was arrested following an incident at his home. Despite being processed by the courts in October 2025, the striker exercised his right not to testify at the time, leading to this latest judicial development.
Beyond the custodial sentence, the prosecution is seeking stringent measures to protect the victim. If convicted, Mir would be barred from approaching within 500 metres of the woman for 13 years and would face seven years of supervised release upon leaving prison.
Furthermore, the prosecution has requested a €64,000 compensation payment for moral and physical damages. In an interview with AS earlier this year, Mir maintained a composed exterior, stating: “I am very calm. We are in a judicial process and it takes time. We are waiting for the indictment and are very eager to go to trial.”
Rafa Mir celebrates scoring a goal. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
The sentencing request follows closely on the heels of separate allegations from Espanyol player Omar El Hilali, who accused the Elche striker of using a racial slur during a recent match.
Hilali told the referee he had heard a racist comment attributed to Mir, triggering the anti-racism protocol and a brief stoppage.
Until a verdict is reached, the striker remains eligible to play, but his long-term future in professional football is under a dark cloud.
