CBF plans change that could hurt Flamengo in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Currently, each club can list up to nine foreign players per match in the Brasileirão

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) continues to work behind the scenes on changes to rules and regulations in national football for the coming seasons. One of the debates is that the organization plans to reduce the number of foreign players in the Brasileirão. As a result, Flamengo could be impacted.

Currently, the regulations allow clubs to include up to nine foreigners per match, both in the Brazilian Championship and the Copa do Brasil. However, according to the UOL portal, the CBF has started discussions to reduce the number of foreign players listed for each match.

So far, the idea is still in its early stages. However, the topic is expected to return to the organization’s agenda in March. Therefore, at least until the start of the next Brasileirão in January, there will be no changes.

COULD FLAMENGO BE HARMED?

Currently, Flamengo has ten foreign players in its squad. Matías Viña, Varela, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta are Uruguayan. Agustín Rossi represents Argentina, and Erick Pulgar is Chilean. Saúl Ñíguez was born in Spain.

The midfielder Jorginho, although born in Brazil, is a naturalized Italian. Finally, Jorge Carrascal is Colombian, while Gonzalo Plata represents Ecuador. Flamengo may negotiate some of the foreigners in 2026.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the CBF has not yet defined the new rules, Flamengo remains focused on the rest of the season. The team led by Filipe Luís takes the field this Saturday (13th), against Pyramids (EGY), in the semifinal of the Intercontinental Cup, at 2pm (Brasília time).

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