Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has been fined £20,000 and banned from driving for a year after admitting drink-driving at Liverpool Magistrates' Court.
Firmino was pulled over by police while driving his Range Rover in Liverpool city centre on Christmas Eve last year.
The 25-year-old was breathalysed and later charged with drink-driving.
Michael Hogan, defending the 25-year-old, said the incident happened the day after the footballer's family home was targeted by burglars who were "prepared to use extreme force."
Roberto Firmino said in a statement: "I apologise, without reservation, to the club, the manager, my teammates and the supporters for putting myself in this situation.
"What I have done is wrong and sets a bad example. I promise to everyone in the LFC family that I will learn from this mistake, learn from this experience, and not repeat it in the future."
A Liverpool spokesperson said: "The player has been disciplined by the club for his actions and reminded of his responsibilities for the present and future.
"The nature of this action will remain private, however it does not impact on his availability for selection for matches.
"The club considers this to be an isolated incident and a rare lapse in judgement and professionalism. We will however work with the player to further educate him on the dangers associated with drink driving specifically."