In the world of sports, excellence is celebrated, but so are the consequences of misconduct. From professional leagues to international competitions, athletes and teams sometimes find themselves on the wrong side of the rulebook, facing hefty fines as a result. These fines aren’t just a slap on the wrist; they can redefine careers, tarnish legacies, and reshape the landscape of entire sports industries.
From billionaire pocket change to sums that could buy small islands, here’s a list of some of the harshest fines in sports history and what the guilty culprits did to warrant these eye-popping amounts…there are no winners here.