Former football player Piti convicted for vandalism in Spain

On May 4, 2026, the Criminal Court of Madrid convicted former professional footballer Francisco Medina Luna, known as 'Piti', for vandalizing a vehicle. The incident occurred in October 2022 at a shopping mall parking lot in Madrid. Security cameras recorded Piti scratching the car of Jose Maria Garzon, a lawyer and president of Atletico Pinto, using his own keys. Piti, who previously played for AEL Limassol during the 2016-2017 season, admitted responsibility for the act. As a result of the conviction, the 45-year-old was sentenced to a financial penalty of 550 euros per month for six months. Additionally, he is required to cover all associated legal costs. The court confirmed the identity of the perpetrator based on the surveillance footage. This sentencing marks the conclusion of the legal proceedings regarding the property damage incident.