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Set of CBF Rules to Control Club Finances to Begin in 2026

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) presented, this Tuesday (11), the model version of Financial Fair Play for Brazilian football. The set of rules that controls club finances is a constant request from Flamengo.

According to a statement published on the CBF website, the model is inspired by regulations implemented in the five largest leagues in the world: England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France. Moreover, the planning includes suggestions from clubs that wanted to express their opinions.

What is the version presented by CBF like?

The Financial Fair Play will not start suddenly. This is because the implementation is gradual, starting in January 2026. By 2029, teams will have to limit their spending on salaries and signings to a maximum of 70% of their total revenue.

What about debts?

Clubs will not be allowed to have short-term debts greater than 45% of their total earnings. However, this rule will only fully apply starting in 2029. Nonetheless, control and oversight are continuous, with increased strictness from April 2026.

What if a club does not comply with the rules?

The first time a rule is broken, the club must only present a plan on how it intends to solve the problem. The second time, however, real penalties begin and become more severe depending on the infraction. Check out the topics:

Is this already defined?

The above model is embryonic. Therefore, the CBF intends to deliver the final version of the regulation at the CBF Academy Summit on the 26th of this month. Thus, clubs can submit suggestions until the 17th.

Did anyone from CBF comment?

“We aim to build a system that prioritizes sustainability: that is, clubs do not spend more than they earn and do not accumulate debts,” explained Caio Rezende, director of the CBF Academy, adding that:

“Right at the beginning of the working group, President Samir made it clear that the priority was to ensure a safe environment to attract investments, without stifling club management,” he stated.

How does Financial Fair Play affect Flamengo?

Internacional has a debt with Flamengo for signing midfielder Thiago Maia. With Financial Fair Play, the club from Rio Grande do Sul would be punished. The Rio de Janeiro club, however, has all its accounts up to date and, therefore, should not face difficulties with the new rules.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.