Samuel Cuthbert published in LawInSport

Samuel Cuthbert of Outer Temple Chambers has been published in LawInSport on an article titled ‘Could this be one of the most significant actions by a group of players? The Rubiales – Spanish Women’s World Cup case‘

Samuel Cuthbert, Sports Law expert at Outer Temple alongside David Winnie, Partner and Head of Sports at Burlingtons have written an article for LawInSport titled ‘Could this be one of the most significant actions by a group of players? The Rubiales – Spanish Women’s World Cup case’.

The Spanish women’s national football team’s thrilling victory against England in the 2023 World Cup final should have been a moment of triumph for Spanish football, its women’s national team, and women’s sport. However, this was sadly overshadowed by the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (“RFEF”), Luis Rubiales (“Rubiales”), kissing Spanish player, Jennifer Hermoso Fuentes (“Hermoso”), on the lips during the presentation of the trophy.

This article considers the incident in brief and examines the actions taken by the various parties in this dispute, the issues involved, and the possible ramifications.

The article highlights:

• Background of the incident
• Response in Spain
• International Response

To read full article, click here.

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Samuel has a broad practice with specialisms in Sports Law, Commercial Law & Professional Negligence,  Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence, Private International Law, Employment Law, and Regulatory Law. 

Samuel is frequently instructed both as led junior counsel, and in his own right. Samuel has expertise in Sports Law, regularly acting on behalf of athletes, clubs and national governing bodies. Samuel is instructed in CAS proceedings, and is currently acting in a number of high-profile safeguarding matters before arbitral panels and in the High Court.

To find out more about Samuel, contact Paul Barton on +44 (0)20 7353 6381

External Publications 20 Oct, 2023