Madrid - The players of Real Madrid, the most expensive team in history, are about to receive eight "commandments" from club president Florentino Perez. According to sports daily Marca - which has good sources within the club - on Tuesday, Perez has asked director general Jorge Valado to prepare a booklet for the players containing the following eight "commandments":
1. Be close to and accessible for the club's fans
2. Respect the coach (Manuel Pellgrini) and the directors
3. Make a strong effort, show a dedication and sacrifice
4. Always be on time
5. Avoid health risks
6. Don't go out at night
7. Look smart, take care of your appearance
8. Collaborate with the club and the media
Most Spanish clubs have such a "internal rulebook" which the players have to sign, and which is sometimes used against them in disciplinary cases.
Valdano drew up a similar rulebook when he was Real's sporting director from 2000 to 2004, during Perez' first spell as president.
In other Real news, right-back Sergio Ramos is finally fit again after being out of action for three months with tendinitis in his left Achilles tendon.
Ramos, 23, missed Spain's 5-0 thrashing of Belgium on Saturday because of the injury, and has not participated in pre-season training.
He will probably be in the Real squad for Saturday's game away to Espanyol, although Alvaro Arbeloa - who has also stood in for Ramos for Spain - will probably continue at right-back for the time being.
