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FIFA transfer bans on South American clubs
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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. Both cases illustrate an ongoing pattern of FIFA enforcing financial compliance across South American clubs, with some progress made On 28 July, Emelec confirmed coach Cristian Nasuti would remain in charge through debt repayments 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 many clubs still constrained by unresolved bans. 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.
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