Fine of R$12 million: Daniel Alves is forced to compensate Pumas after decision in Switzerland By Thiago Lemos
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Former full-back Daniel Alves was determined to pay US$2.25 million, equivalent to around R$11.65 million, to Mexican club Pumas. The amount refers to compensation for breach of contract, with the decision confirmed by the Swiss Court on June 11, 2026, which endorsed a previous verdict by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The Brazilian player’s relationship with the Mexico City club was terminated in January 2023. This cancellation occurred shortly after Daniel Alves was detained in Barcelona, accused of sexual abuse. He remained detained for 14 months, being released in March 2025, after the Spanish Court reversed his initial conviction.
Daniel Alves investment in Portuguese club
Initially, Pumas had requested greater financial compensation, in the region of US$5 million (approximately R$26 million), plus US$1 million (approximately R$5.2 million) relating to previously paid image rights. The basis of this claim was a specific clause in Daniel Alves’ contract, which detailed the penalties for termination without a justified reason, reinforcing the seriousness of contractual obligations in professional football.
Initially, the FIFA Court did not accept Pumas’ request, leading the Mexican club to seek review at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). It was in September 2025 that CAS decided in favor of Pumas, ordering the player to pay the fine.
The controversy then went to the Swiss Federal Court, which, on June 11, 2026, confirmed the previous decision. The former full-back was thus confirmed as owing a fine of US$2.25 million.
Additionally, Daniel Alves, who played for Barcelona, will bear 17 thousand Swiss francs (equivalent to R$ 108.79 thousand) in legal expenses and another 19 thousand Swiss francs (around R$ 121.59 thousand) in procedural costs.
Currently 43 years old, Daniel Alves recently became the owner of Sporting Clube de São João de Ver, a team that competes in the 3rd division of football in Portugal, which makes current financial obligations even more relevant to his professional life.
