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Botafogo Hit with FIFA Ban Over $21M Almada Fee
12/31/2025
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- Botafogo faces a FIFA three-window ban from December 31 for an unpaid $21 million fee to Atlanta United FC for Thiago Almada.
- Thiago Almada played 17 games for Botafogo in 2024 before moving to Lyon and Atlético Madrid in 2025.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld FIFA's ruling after Botafogo missed two scheduled payments in 2024.
- Botafogo must pay $3 million installments to Atlanta United FC by September 2026.
