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FIFA transfer bans for Brazilian football clubs

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2026-08-24 23:13 UTC → 2026-08-26 22:56 UTC · added removed

Brazilian football clubs are facing continue to face varying FIFA transfer bans due to outstanding debts. Esporte Clube Vitória received a Cuiabá remains under sanction for failing to pay approximately €110,000 to Portuguese club Portimonense SC. This debt originated from the 2025 sale of defender Wagner Leonardo to Grêmio, where Vitória was responsible for a portion of the transfer fee. The club intends to negotiate a payment schedule to lift the ban. Cuiabá has also been issued a transfer ban by FIFA regarding an unpaid debt of roughly approximately R$ 4 million owed to former coach Petit. Cuiabá’s president, Petit, who managed the team in 2024. President Cristiano Dresch, attributed Dresch stated the club’s financial difficulties club has 60 days to unpaid debts from several other Brazilian clubs, claiming resolve the entity matter, noting that Cuiabá is owed approximately roughly R$ 42 million by various organizations. 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.

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  1. 2026-08-26 22:56 UTC FIFA transfer bans for Brazilian football clubs
  2. 2026-08-24 23:13 UTC FIFA transfer bans for Brazilian football clubs

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