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Categories: SPORTS

Emelec contract dispute and FIFA bans

Entities: FIFA · José Jiménez · Club Sport Emelec · Cristian Nasuti · Teodoro Arce

Overview

In late July 2026, Ecuadorian right‑back Romario Caicedo warned Club Sport Emelec that he had formally requested unpaid wages and gave the club a July 24 deadline to settle the dispute, threatening to become a free agent and pursue legal action if the matter was not resolved.

A few days later, Emelec announced a payment of more than US$400,000 to address outstanding debts, which enabled FIFA to lift two of its seven active sanctions. The payment cleared the way for most new signings to be registered for upcoming LigaPro matches, though five registration bans remained in place, with one player still lacking required documentation. The club expects the remaining restrictions to be removed shortly, fully restoring its ability to register new players for the rest of the season.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Emelec pays $400,000 to lift FIFA bans, still faces five registration restrictions

    Emelec paid $400k to settle FIFA debts, dropping two sanctions but still has five registration bans, affecting new signings ahead of the Aucas match.

  2. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Romario Caicedo Sets July 24 Deadline in Emelec Contract Dispute

    Ecuadorian defender Romario Caicedo gave Emelec until July 24 to settle a payment dispute, warning he’ll become a free agent and may sue if the club’s management doesn’t pay owed wages.

Sources

bolavip.com · expreso.ec · extra.ec · futbolizados.com · studiofutbol.com.ec · ubirataonline.com.br