Republic of Ireland soccer international Robbie Keane and his Wolverhampton Wanderers team-mate Kevin Muscat spent Monday night in police cells after being arrested in connection with a motoring offence.
Australian international Muscat (25), of Telford, Shropshire, was yesterday charged with a drink-driving related offence.
Keane (19) was arrested an hour later, but was released without charge.
West Mercia Police confirmed that a 25-year-old man was arrested in Randlay, Shropshire, shortly after midnight on suspicion of drink-driving.
A police spokesman said a 19-year-old man was arrested later at Telford's Malinsgate police station.
A Wolves spokesman confirmed both players had been detained by police, but refused to comment on the details.
It is understood the footballers had been to watch their colleagues play Telford United on Monday night.
Police said the 25-year-old man had been charged with "a drink-driving related offence" and was bailed to appear before Telford magistrates next month.