Pedrinho’s bizarre take on Vasco backing fewer foreigners; Flamengo no | OneFootball

With the approval of the majority of Brazilian clubs, the limit on foreign players in matches will be reduced starting in 2027

The reduction in the number of foreign players in Brazilian soccer matches is still a major talking point. Pedrinho, president of Vasco, explained why he voted in favor. In his remarks, the head of the Cruzmaltino club said he hopes the measure will be reversed, but preferred to side with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) as a form of support.

It is important to point out that Pedrinho’s statement generated quite a stir in the sports media. That is because, even while making it clear that he wants a different outcome from what is being imposed by the CBF, the Vasco president still chose to vote in favor.

At the moment, Vasco is actually one of the Brazilian teams with the most foreign players in its squad. In addition to the players, the São Januário side is coached by Pedro Emanuel, a Portuguese manager.

WHAT IS THE NEW RULE FOR REDUCING FOREIGN PLAYERS IN BRAZILIAN SOCCER?

The CBF opened a vote in recent weeks and, with most teams voting in favor, the reduction in foreign players in matches starting in 2027 was approved. Flamengo, Bahia, and Londrina were the only teams that opposed the measure.

Starting with the 2027 season, each team will be allowed to register up to eight foreign players in the squad. From there, the number will continue to drop year by year until the 2030 season. Thus, by the final deadline set by the new rule, four years from now, each club will be allowed to have only five players.

SEE THE CHANGES TO THE FOREIGN PLAYER LIMIT

2027: 8 foreign players2028: 7 foreign players2029: 6 foreign players2030: 5 foreign players

HOW MANY FOREIGN PLAYERS DOES FLAMENGO HAVE IN ITS SQUAD?

Flamengo currently has ten foreign players in its professional squad. They are: Arrascaeta, Varela, De La Cruz, Erick Pulgar, Rossi, Saúl Ñíguez, Plata, Carrascal, Anthony Valencia, and Joaquín Freitas.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While the CBF rule changes, Flamengo’s squad remains focused on the team’s upcoming commitments this season. On Thursday (08), Rubro-Negro takes the field to face Santos in the Brasileirão.

In short, the match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time at Vila Belmiro. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, in addition to the website and social media. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.

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