World Cup lays bare São Paulo's shame in the transfer market

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·6 July 2026

World Cup lays bare São Paulo's shame in the transfer market

The World Cup being played in North America is laying bare just how woeful São Paulo has been in its recent international transfer windows.

Obviously, the club is now in no position whatsoever to compete even for signings involving players from third-tier national teams. But what about before? Where are Tricolor’s scouting outlets in the market? Do only players recommended by agents get a chance at the club?

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Cotia hasn’t produced major talents in a long time. But the ‘blame’ does not lie solely with São Paulo. Brazilian football is no longer the same breeding ground for stars it once was.

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