{
  "id": 1034024,
  "title": "Real Madrid Members Question Rules Governing Criticism of Club",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/real-madrid-members-question-rules-governing-criticism-of-club",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T12:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-members-rules-governing-123000198.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Members of Real Madrid have raised concerns about the rules governing criticism of the club following the introduction of a new discipline regulation on August 1. The new \"Reglamento de Disciplina Social\" has prompted criticism from some club members who interpret certain clauses as permitting sanctions for comments about directors or players, according to El Confidencial. The regulation, which replaces an older code from 2017, was approved by the Junta Directiva on July 28 and implemented after notifying members on July 31. The new rules focus on updating the club's disciplinary framework to account for technological changes and irregular ticket resales. Two key articles have drawn the most attention: Article 9.7 prohibits actions, gestures, or words that fail to show due respect or offends club representatives, while Article 10.18 covers acts that damage the club's reputation or the respect of those representing it. Under the club's statutes, José Luis Sánchez and Javier López Farré have the authority to open disciplinary cases and propose sanctions. The Comisión de Disciplina Social has exclusive power to investigate and recommend sanctions, which must ultimately be approved by the Junta Directiva. Real Madrid's new rules have garnered comparisons to those of Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, with the latter two clubs' member regulations being less detailed than Real Madrid's. Some socios (members) perceive the new wording as an attempt to shield directors and players from criticism, especially criticism of the recently re-elected club president. The club maintains that the regulation aims to adapt its disciplinary framework to technological advancements and irregular uses of season tickets, match tickets, and other access credentials.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid’s new Reglamento de Disciplina Social, in force since August 1, has drawn criticism from some club members over clauses that they interpret as allowing sanctions for comments about direc...",
  "key_points": [
    "Real Madrid introduces new discipline regulation on August 1",
    "Article 9.7 prohibits disrespectful actions or words toward club representatives",
    "Article 10.18 covers acts damaging club reputation or respect of representatives"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}