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FIFA transfer bans for Brazilian football clubs

Overview

Brazilian football clubs continue to face varying FIFA transfer bans due to outstanding debts.

Cuiabá remains under sanction for an unpaid debt of approximately R$ 4 million owed to former coach Petit, who managed the team in 2024. President Cristiano Dresch stated the club has 60 days to resolve the matter, noting that Cuiabá is owed roughly R$ 42 million by other Brazilian clubs, including Corinthians, Santos, Grêmio, and Atlético-MG. The club intends to use expected incoming funds to regularize the payment.

Internacional is facing a new FIFA transfer ban that could block player registrations for up to three consecutive windows. The club is managing multiple financial obligations involving Midtjylland of Denmark, Dansoman Wise of Ghana, and Racing of Argentina. Management has indicated that maintaining the current payroll is an immediate priority for cash flow.

Esporte Clube Vitória previously received a sanction regarding a €110,000 debt to Portimonense SC stemming from the sale of Wagner Leonardo.

Conversely, some clubs have successfully resolved their restrictions. Goiás Esporte Clube cleared its name after paying over half a million reais to Belgian club Sint-Truidense, and Amazonas FC has regained player registration rights following the conclusion of a four-month ban.

Entities

FIFA · Wagner Leonardo · Midtjylland · Cuiabá · Fábio Mota

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Brazilian football clubs face varying FIFA transfer bans

    Brazilian clubs face varying FIFA transfer ban statuses: Goiás and Amazonas FC have cleared restrictions, while Internacional faces a new ban due to multiple outstanding international debts.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Cuiabá faces FIFA transfer ban over debt to coach Petit

    Cuiabá faces a FIFA transfer ban over a R$ 4 million debt to former coach Petit. President Cristiano Dresch blames the crisis on unpaid debts totaling R$ 42 million from other Brazilian clubs.

  3. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Vitória faces FIFA transfer ban over unpaid debt to Portimonense

    Vitória receives a FIFA transfer ban after missing a payment to Portimonense over Wagner Leonardo’s sale to Grêmio; the ban ends when the debt is paid.

Sources

br.bolavip.com · diariodeaparecida.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · esportes.estadao.com.br · jornalgazetaonline.com.br · olharesportivo.com.br · omatogrosso.com · portalesportemanaus.com.br · portalrbv.com.br · resistenciacolorada.net.br · vitrinedocariri.com.br · woomagazine.com.br · zonamista.com.br

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