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Ponte Preta fields youth squad for Série B match against América-MG

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Ponte Preta fields youth squad for Série B match against América-MG

Summary

Ponte Preta has summoned only youth academy players for their match against América-MG on August 30 in Série B. This decision aims to prevent a walkover due to the main squad's strike over unpaid wages, with some players reportedly owed salaries for up to six months. The club travels to Belo Horizonte with a 16-player youth roster, under the management of new coach Gilson Kleina. Ponte Preta currently sits at the bottom of the Série B standings, having accumulated just 10 points from 24 rounds.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for August 30 against América-MG.
•Players halted activities due to delayed wages.
•Gilson Kleina is the new head coach.
•Ponte Preta has only 10 points after 24 matches.
•Team traveled to Belo Horizonte with a youth squad.

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6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Ponte Preta take drastic step to avoid walkover in Série B

What they're saying

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Ponte Preta called up only players from its youth academy for this Sunday’s (30) match against América-MG in Série B.The measure had to be taken to avoid a walkover, since the main squad players h...
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