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Flamengo Optimistic Over Marcos Rojo Case in Libertadores
Board and coaching staff are confident Estudiantes will face sanctions after fielding the defender under a CAS provisional ruling.
Flamengo sees strong chances of overturning its Copa Libertadores semifinal elimination against Estudiantes in court. The club claims Marcos Rojo was fielded improperly, though sports law experts warn the case is highly complex.
Behind the scenes, Flamengo is showing strong optimism regarding a legal victory in the case involving Estudiantes fielding Marcos Rojo in the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The Brazilian club's board argues that playing the defender at the Maracanã directly breached the continental tournament's regulations, as previous requests for clearance were denied before the Argentine side obtained a provisional measure.
In the video above, Bernardo Ramos shares details gathered from internal sources at the Rio de Janeiro club and contrasts the board's confidence with the assessment of sports law attorneys.
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This confident stance was also voiced publicly by the coaching staff. Head coach Leonardo Jardim stated he expects a favorable outcome for the Brazilian side when briefly addressing the matter after their 3-2 victory over Atlético Mineiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
CAS Document and the Legal Counterpoint
The Brazilian team's argument gained traction following the release of a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) document reported by journalist Mauro César, indicating that the court offered no guarantee of immunity from sanctions and that Estudiantes would bear any sporting and disciplinary consequences of fielding the player.
However, specialized legal experts view the situation with caution. Attorney Fernanda Soares, a member of the Minas Gerais Sports Court of Justice (TJD-MG), and journalist Andrei Kampff note that overturning the result is complex and difficult, emphasizing that arbitration before the international court follows specific formal proceedings between the parties.
Pressure for a Swift Decision Ahead of the Final
With the final scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo against Palmeiras—an interested party in the proceedings—both the Rio club and the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) are urging a prompt ruling. Because Switzerland operates ahead of Brazil's time zone, a verdict could emerge at any moment, directly impacting preparations for the final and domestic league fixtures.
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