FERJ suspends Carioca Series C after manipulation concerns in three matches
The Rio de Janeiro Football Federation suspended the 2026 Carioca Professional Series C from the seventh round pending an investigation into suspected manipulation in three sixth-round matches. FERJ said integrity reports from Sportradar and IBIA identified abnormalities, and that it would send the relevant documents to judicial, police and sports authorities; the competition may resume after the investigation or a Sports Court decision.
The suspension disrupts the tournament while authorities investigate integrity concerns affecting three matches.