Santos issues statement clarifying recent misinformation claims

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:36 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Santos issues statement clarifying recent misinformation claims

Summary

Santos Futebol Clube released a statement on August 29, 2026, refuting recent claims of employee dismissals and sidelining a player for social media activities. The club addressed misinformation regarding its goalkeeping staff and underscored a positive atmosphere among players. Additionally, Santos outlined that young player Yekominan Coulibaly is training with the team but cannot participate in official matches due to FIFA regulations, which prevent foreign players from competing until they turn 18. The club expressed regret over the spread of falsehoods during challenging times.

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Key Details

•Santos clarifies rumors of dismissals and social media reactions are false.
•The club emphasizes positive relations among goalkeepers amid controversy.
•Yekominan Coulibaly available for training, ineligible for matches until 2027.
•Santos highlights misinformation's role in provoking unnecessary chaos.

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6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Statement of clarification

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Santos Futebol Clube clarifies that the information circulating in recent hours is false, both regarding the dismissal of employees or the sidelining of a player allegedly because they had “liked po...
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