Alisson Becker has been fined by the English Football Association after the Liverpool star was deemed to have acted in an "improper manner" after a game.
Alisson Becker of Liverpool reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atletico de Madrid
Alisson Becker has been fined after an incident with Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images))
Liverpool star Alisson Becker has been fined £8,000 ($10,800) by the English Football Association, following an incident after the side's draw with Nottingham Forest.
A statement from the FA reads: "Liverpool's Alisson Becker has been fined £8,000 for misconduct at the Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest on 29 August.
"It was alleged that the goalkeeper acted in an improper manner around the tunnel area after the final whistle. Alisson Becker subsequently accepted the charge against him and received the standard penalty."
That followed footage that appeared to show Alisson kicking one of the fourth official's substitution boards, leaving it damaged after a frustrating afternoon for the Reds.
The Brazilian shot-stopper was at the heart of that frustration, as the side had to fight back twice to earn a point at Nottingham Forest, in challenging circumstances.
A Dan Ndoye opener at Anfield was pegged back by Alexander Isak's second-half finish, but there was controversy surrounding a penalty call later in the match.
A quick throw from Liam Delap found former Liverpool defender Neco Williams, who was charged down by Alisson. Despite putting his subsequent shot wide, the goalkeeper appeared to take the Welsh international out, prompting Sam Barrott to point to the spot and award a penalty.
Morgan Gibbs-White scored the penalty before a late leveler from Victor Munoz won a point for the Merseyside outfit, but there was still a sense of annoyance over the performance and the decisions.
Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool appeal to Referee Samuel Barrott after he awarded a penalty to Nottingham Forest during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield
Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool appeal to Referee Samuel Barrott after he awarded a penalty to Nottingham Forest during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield(Image: 2026 Getty Images)
Since then, the Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel has decided that Liverpool was right to feel aggrieved at the very least, voting that no penalty should have been awarded.
"The contact from Alisson was inevitable as a consequence of his momentum in attempting to save the ball," the KMI Panel said. "The contact made was not reckless and below the threshold for a penalty.
"However, the non-intervention by the VAR was unanimously supported on the basis that it was not a clear and obvious error."
Having later acted out in frustration, Alisson has accepted his fine for acting in an improper manner, as he looks to put the incident behind him.
Having picked up two wins and one clean sheet in the time since, the experienced goalkeeper will be hopeful of putting together a run of form and even more victories in the weeks ahead.