In early January 2026, Section 23 of the Madrid Provincial Court (Audiencia Provincial) stated that an assault that occurred during an amateur basketball game in the outskirts of Madrid (San Sebastián de los Reyes) was a criminal offense.
This case does not involve football law, but it showcases an important aspect of sports law in Spain: how in-game actions can be considered criminal offenses. Furthermore, we do not yet know whether this may create case-law affecting football events in the future, but it is worth keeping an eye on these...
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