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Former River Forward Ineligible for Vasco da Gama’s Sudamericana Campaign

By Hugo Brennan

Former River Forward Ineligible for Vasco da Gama’s Sudamericana Campaign

Vasco da Gama’s new forward, signed after leaving River in the current transfer window, will not be available for the club’s Copa Sudamericana campaign.

Former River Forward Ruled Out of Vasco da Gama’s Sudamericana Squad

The player’s move to Vasco does not automatically extend to continental competition. His registration situation means he is ineligible to take part in the South American tournament for his new club.

Quick facts

  • The forward departed River during the present transfer window.
  • He has joined Vasco da Gama.
  • He cannot play for Vasco da Gama in the Copa Sudamericana.
  • The restriction concerns continental eligibility rather than his transfer itself.

Vasco will therefore have to plan its Sudamericana matches without the recent arrival, despite completing his move from River.

The case underlines the separate registration requirements that can affect players changing clubs during a season, particularly when continental squads have their own eligibility rules.

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