River Plate threatens FIFA action against Grêmio over debt issue

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:38 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

River Plate threatens FIFA action against Grêmio over debt issue
Summary

River Plate of Uruguay plans to send a formal notice to Grêmio demanding a payment of $100,000 regarding striker Matías Arezo. The debt, stemming from a loan agreement with Peñarol, has already been overdue for about 30 days. If unpaid, River Plate may escalate the matter to FIFA, potentially leading to a transfer ban for Grêmio, preventing the club from signing new players. Despite this risk, Grêmio remains optimistic it can resolve the issue prior to any sanctions.

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  • River Plate demands $100,000 from Grêmio over Matías Arezo's loan.
  • The payment is overdue by approximately 30 days.
  • Failure to pay may result in a transfer ban for Grêmio.
  • Grêmio's board is currently calm about the situation.
  • Previous debts to River Plate were resolved to avoid sanctions.
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  • 2:38 PMYahoo SportsClub presses Grêmio, weighs FIFA action over debt; details
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Transfer Ban Threat: River Plate-URU prepares action at FIFA against Grêmio over ArezoGrêmio could face headaches behind the scenes in the coming weeks. River Plate of Uruguay is expected to send a ...

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