Overview
- Flamengo lodged a formal disciplinary complaint with CONMEBOL on Oct. 24 after losing the semifinal on penalties, challenging Estudiantes’ use of Marcos Rojo.
- CONMEBOL had refused Rojo’s late registration on Oct. 14 after consulting FIFA, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport granted Estudiantes a provisional measure allowing Rojo to play on Oct. 22.
- The complaint invokes CONMEBOL’s disciplinary code, notably article 24.1.b and article 19, which can lead to a 3–0 administrative defeat for irregular player registration.
- CONMEBOL has not issued a final ruling and deleted an early public announcement about final ticket sales, creating uncertainty for the Nov. 28 Centenario final and for fans making travel plans.
- Past CONMEBOL cases show administrative losses have been applied before, but a tribunal decision that restores Flamengo to the final would be a legal remedy that may not erase the on‑field outcome or fan sentiment.