Overview
- Brazilian journalist Thiago Asmar reported on October 23 that Flamengo midfielder Jorginho’s A-sample tested positive in a CONMEBOL control but CONMEBOL has not publicly confirmed the finding.
- A B-sample, known in Spanish as a contraprueba, is scheduled for Tuesday October 27 to confirm or overturn the initial result and trigger any formal anti-doping procedure.
- If the positive result is upheld and an anti-doping rule violation is established, applicable regulations cited in coverage indicate a possible suspension generally ranging from six months to two years depending on the substance and case details.
- Separately, Flamengo filed a formal complaint with CONMEBOL seeking the match points over Estudiantes for using Marcos Rojo, but the reports note Rojo had prior authorization from the Court of Arbitration for Sport which could weaken Flamengo’s eligibility claim.
- Key things to watch next are CONMEBOL’s public statement, the B-sample outcome on October 27, Estudiantes’ deadline to respond to the Rojo complaint, and how any suspension or lost appeal would affect Flamengo’s squad and season plans.