Real Madrid Dressing Room Fines: A Peek into the Strict Rules for Football Stars
Updated 15:16 GMT 28 Mar 2025
Published 15:14 GMT 28 Mar 2025
The current La Liga and Champions League champions reportedly enforce a substantial fine system to maintain discipline among players.
Trent Alexander-Arnold could face a rigorous fines system if his rumored move to Real Madrid materializes this summer.
Reports suggest Alexander-Arnold, 26, is nearing the completion of a five-year contract with Real Madrid, as indicated by The Guardian. However, neither Liverpool nor Real Madrid have officially confirmed this potential transfer.
The English right-back is anticipated to join a star-studded squad in the Spanish capital, alongside footballing giants like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior.
Should he join the La Liga giants, Alexander-Arnold will need to adapt to the Spanish language, Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical approach, and the intense scrutiny of the Spanish sports media. Furthermore, he might also need to get accustomed to a notably strict and potentially costly set of club rules enforced through fines.
A supposed Real Madrid fine system document surfaced in 2019 during Zinedine Zidane’s tenure as head coach. MARCA detailed the list, originally obtained by Deportes Cuatro, outlining penalties ranging from €250 to €3,000 depending on the infraction.
According to the leaked document, even minor breaches of conduct can result in significant financial penalties for Real Madrid players. Here’s a breakdown of the reported fine system:
- Lateness to Training:
- Up to 5 minutes late: €250 fine
- More than 15 minutes late: €500 fine
- Significant delay: Over €1,000 fine
- Unjustifiable Absence from Training: Up to €3,000 fine.
- Misuse of Mobile Phones: Fines apply for phone use during physiotherapy sessions or on the team bus. Phones must be on silent.
- Initial offense: €250 fine
- Repeat offense: €500 – €1,000 fine
- Missed Weekly Weigh-in: €500 – €1,000 fine. Players are expected to weigh themselves weekly.
- Leaving Madrid Without Permission: Players must obtain club authorization before departing the city. Penalties not specified but implied to be significant.
- Unauthorized Commercial or Media Activities: Players must seek club approval before participating in any commercial or media engagements. Penalties not specified.
- Press Conferences in Non-Club Attire: Players are mandated to wear club-issued apparel for press conferences. Penalties not specified.
- Visitors in Hotel Rooms: Visitors are prohibited in player rooms when the team is staying in a hotel. Penalties not specified.
It’s important to note that this alleged fine system dates back to 2019, and Real Madrid’s current protocols may have evolved since then. Furthermore, Real Madrid has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of this leaked document.
Whether these rules remain in effect, any new player joining Real Madrid, like Trent Alexander-Arnold, will quickly learn about the high standards of discipline and conduct expected both on and off the pitch.
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