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São Paulo and Corinthians receive FIFA transfer bans due to unpaid debts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 6:42 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

São Paulo and Corinthians receive FIFA transfer bans due to unpaid debts
Summary

São Paulo and Corinthians have been issued transfer bans by FIFA as of July 21, 2026. São Paulo’s ban results from a delayed payment of 1.05 million euros to Lazio related to midfielder Marcos Antônio's signing. The ban impedes the registration of new players, including recent signings. Corinthians faces its fourth transfer ban, linked to an unpaid debt of 1 million euros to Midtjylland for midfielder Charles. Both teams must address these financial issues to proceed with their player registrations.

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  • •São Paulo prohibited from registering new players due to unpaid debt.
  • •Transfer ban triggered by delay in payment to Lazio for Marcos Antônio.
  • •Corinthians faces fourth transfer ban over unpaid debt to Midtjylland.
  • •Corinthians' debt amounts to 1 million euros related to midfielder Charles.
  • •New signings at both clubs lack legal clearance to play.
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  • 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — São Paulo and Corinthians hit with transfer bans
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São Paulo and Corinthians were each punished by FIFA with a transfer ban this Tuesday, according to ge.As a result, Tricolor is temporarily prohibited from registering new players. In Timão’s case...

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