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Santos adjusts plans, schedules friendlies ahead of Brasileirão resumption

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:26 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Santos adjusts plans, schedules friendlies ahead of Brasileirão resumption

Summary

Santos has canceled its mid-season training camp in Portugal due to calendar changes. The Brazilian Football Confederation has moved the match against Botafogo to July 16, impacting preparation time. As a result, the club plans to hold training and friendly matches in Brazil to enhance player fitness. The coaching staff has a 24-day window to focus on conditioning and reducing injuries ahead of the second half of the season.

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Status Watch

•Santos canceled the trip to Portugal for a training camp.
•The match against Botafogo is now scheduled for July 16.
•Santos plans to conduct training sessions and friendlies in Brazil.
•The coaching staff's goal is to improve players' physical condition.
•Santos faces Universidad Central in Copa Sudamericana on July 21.

Latest Updates

11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Santos line up friendlies before the Brasileirão restart

What they're saying

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Santos had to cancel its mid-season training camp in Portugal due to changes in the Brazilian football calendar.Now, according to ge, the board and coaching staff are considering holding training sess...
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