# FIFA transfer bans on South American clubs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fifa-transfer-bans-on-south-american-clubs > Updated: 2026-08-19T19:37:42.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. In late July 2026, two South American football clubs were confronting FIFA transfer bans imposed for unpaid obligations. Amazonas SAF in Brazil entered a Série C match with six active bans—three time‑bound and three indefinite—remaining in force until the club can prove its debts settled. The sanctions barred any new player registrations ahead of its game against Paysandu. A week later, Ecuador’s Club Sport Emelec reported that after paying two outstanding claims, FIFA lifted two of its seven bans, leaving five restrictions still active. The club faced a narrow window to resolve the remaining claims before the LigaPro transfer deadline on 6 August 2026, meaning it would compete without fresh signings in its upcoming fixtures. On 28 July, Emelec confirmed coach Cristian Nasuti would remain in charge through the season despite recent poor results, addressing a viral video from a defeat to Deportivo Cuenca. The club also announced that right‑back Luis “Teo” Gómez had cleared his medical tests and was expected to sign, but his registration could not be completed while the five FIFA bans remain in effect. Nasuti said the team is targeting two additional reinforcements within the next ten to fifteen days, underscoring the club’s effort to strengthen the squad despite the ongoing transfer restrictions. By mid-August, Emelec’s situation shifted again. Although the club had successfully lifted seven previous prohibitions by 4 August to allow for new reinforcements, FIFA issued two new sanctions on 18 August. These new restrictions, stemming from unpaid wage claims filed by former technical staff Leonel Álvarez and Stefano Álvarez, have imposed a ban on registering new players for three transfer periods. ## Claims - Emelec lost 2‑1 to Deportivo Cuenca on 27 July 2024. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Cristian Nasuti said “Es lo que hay.” (corroborated by 2 sources) - Cristian Nasuti said about Luis Fragozo: “Fragozo te da 40 minutos y muere.” (corroborated by 2 sources) - Emelec still has five FIFA sanctions that prevent registering new players. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The remaining sanctions are related to debts to Jorge Célico and Andrés Ricaurte. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The LigaPro transfer window closes on 6 August 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Emelec will play Sociedad Deportiva Aucas on 1 August 2024 without being able to register new players. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Emelec is subject to seven FIFA sanctions that prevent new player registrations this season. (single source) - The exchange between Nasuti and the fan was recorded on video and spread on social media. (single source) - Emelec lifted two of its FIFA transfer bans on 29 July 2024. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Emelec receives FIFA transfer ban for three periods FIFA has imposed two new sanctions on Emelec, banning the Ecuadorian club from registering players for three transfer periods due to unpaid wage claims. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emelec-receives-fifa-transfer-ban-for-three-periods ### 2026-07-28: Emelec retains coach Nasuti, signs Teo Gómez amid FIFA transfer bans Emelec keeps coach Nasuti, who defended a viral video and his “Fragozo te da 40 minutos y muere” remark, adds right‑back Teo Gómez after a medical, and faces ongoing FIFA transfer bans limiting new player sign‑ 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emelec-coach-cristian-nasuti-defends-lineup-after-2-1-defeat ### 2026-07-21: Amazonas football club hit with six FIFA transfer bans ahead of Paysandu match Amazonas football club is under six FIFA transfer bans—three three‑period and three indefinite—blocking new player registrations as it prepares to play Paysandu on 26 July in the Série C. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazonas-football-club-hit-with-six-fifa-transfer-bans-ahead-of-paysandu-match --- Cite as: FIFA transfer bans on South American clubs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fifa-transfer-bans-on-south-american-clubs