Botafogo in crisis after Flamengo loss, risk new transfer ban | OneFootball

Botafogo has until this Monday (16th) to make payment to Atlanta United (USA)

Flamengo defeated Botafogo last Saturday (14th), 3-0, in a match valid for the sixth round of the Brasileirão. After the defeat to Mengão, the team from General Severiano ‘sank’ even deeper into crisis and is racing against time to avoid a new transfer ban.

In summary, Botafogo has until this Monday (16th) to pay the second installment of the debt for the signing of Thiago Almada, made in 2024 with Atlanta United (USA). Thus, Flamengo’s rival needs to shell out 5 million dollars (R$ 26.3 million) by the first half of March.

However, according to information from ‘GE’, Botafogo does not have cash on hand to make the installment payment. In other words, if Flamengo’s rival delays the transaction, Atlanta United will notify FIFA, and the team from General Severiano will enter a new transfer ban, a punishment that prevents clubs from registering new players.

Has Botafogo already suffered a transfer ban?

Yes! On the last day of 2025, FIFA imposed a transfer ban on Botafogo. At the time, the Rio team did not pay the first installment to Atlanta United, in the amount of 10 million dollars (R$ 52.6 million). However, the club made the payment in February and escaped the punishment.

How was the match between Flamengo and Botafogo?

Flamengo took advantage of Botafogo’s poor form and dominated the first half. Thus, the Rubro-Negro opened the scoring in the 13th minute, with Samuel Lino. Then, at 47′, Léo Pereira took a perfect free kick and scored the second goal for Mengão. Finally, before halftime, defender Barboza was sent off after a foul on Pedro.

With a man advantage on the field, Flamengo remained dominant after the break. Thus, four minutes into the second half, Pedro scored the third goal for Mengão after an assist from Varela. Afterwards, the team led by Leonardo Jardim simply controlled the result.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While Botafogo is experiencing a financial crisis, Flamengo remains focused on the next commitment of the season. This Thursday (19th), the Rubro-Negro faces Remo at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Remo. However, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash of the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

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