FERJ suspends Carioca Série C indefinitely over suspected match manipulation
The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) suspended the 2026 Carioca Série C indefinitely after integrity reports flagged suspected irregularities in three matches. FERJ said it would send related documents to sports justice bodies, prosecutors, police and ordinary courts for investigation; the competition will remain halted pending the sports justice process.
The suspension interrupts the competition while suspected manipulation in three matches is investigated.