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Ex-Flamengo chief hits out at CBF foreign player quota

A major regulatory shift in Brazilian football has sparked a fierce internal debate, as the CBF moves to drastically curb the number of foreign players allowed in domestic squads. Former Flamengo director Marcos Braz has led the criticism, warning that the new restrictions represent a significant regression for the nation's sporting ambitions.

CBF slashes foreign player limits to protect emerging Brazilian talent

The Brazilian Football Confederation has sanctioned a gradual reduction in overseas player limits across its top two divisions, cutting matchday quotas from nine to five by 2030. Aimed at safeguarding opportunities for domestic youngsters, the sweeping structural reform also introduces mandatory minimum quotas for under-23 players within senior squads.

Absence of Raphinha and Flick among the biggest shocks: the full list of nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards

Who will earn the great honour?

Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League Final 2026

Ballon d’Or: PSG, Arsenal lead Club of the Year nominees

The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or honors has officially heated up with the unveiling of the nominees for the prestigious Club of the Year awards. Back-to-back European champions Paris Saint-Germain are looking to defend their men's crown against a resurgent Arsenal and a dominant Bayern Munich side, while a treble-winning Barcelona enter the women's category on a fierce mission to reclaim their throne.

Ballon d'Or: Barcelona present and Real Madrid absent, fierce competition for the best team award

Who deserves the title more?

Gonzalo Plata e Matheus Martins, durante festa no aeroporto na Rússia, 2025

Dynamo Moscow cancel deals for Matheus Martins and Gonzalo Plata

Botafogo forward Matheus Martins and Flamengo winger Gonzalo Plata are returning to Brazil after Dynamo Moscow cancelled their transfers following failed medical examinations. Both deals collapsed simultaneously in Russia, sparking anger from the players and their respective clubs.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Flamengo	28	18	6	4	55	23	32	60	W W W W W
2	Palmeiras	28	16	9	3	47	21	26	57	D W D D W
3	Athletico Paranaense	28	14	7	7	43	32	11	49	W D L D W
4	Fluminense	28	13	9	6	44	36	8	48	W L W D W
5	Bahia	28	12	10	6	43	35	8	46	L W W W W

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