BallBridge Sports Newsroom|22 September 2026 | Morning Update | BallBridge

BallBridge Sports Newsroom|22 September 2026 | Morning Update Moses Oluwafemi 1. CBF Approves Major Reforms as Brazil Moves to Reduce Foreign Players. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and Série A and B clubs have approved a series of reforms aimed at strengthening opportunities for domestic and younger players. From 2027, the foreign-player limit will be gradually reduced from eight to seven in 2028, six in 2029 and five by 2030, while clubs must register at least 20 U23 players within their 50-player squads, rising to 25 by 2030. The CBF is also restructuring the calendar to favour more Sunday matches and fewer late-night kick-offs, although scheduling changes will still be discussed with broadcasters. The reforms are aimed at reversing the declining playing opportunities for young Brazilian talent while gradually reducing clubs’ reliance on foreign play…