From The Rio Times · Oliver Mason · · 1m 10s
Sports Court Clears Estudiantes Defender
Sports court clears Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes in Copa Libertadores semi-final.
In brief
Sports court clears Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes in Copa Libertadores semi-final. Sports court cleared Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes against Flamengo in Copa Libertadores semi-final. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Sports Court Ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores semi-final.
Ruling Date
Estudiantes announced the ruling on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, a day before the second leg.
Player Details
Marcos Rojo, 36, a former Manchester United and Argentina defender, can now play for Estudiantes.
Match Details
The second leg is on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
Tie Status
The tie is level at 0-0 after the first leg, with the winner reaching the final on 28 November.
Why Rojo Was Left Out
CONMEBOL rejected Rojo’s registration for the Libertadores, finding it non-compliant with FIFA regulations.
What’s at Stake
Rojo’s experience could swing the tie, with Flamengo hosting the second leg at the Maracanã.
The big picture
Sports court cleared Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes against Flamengo in Copa Libertadores semi-final.
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