 It was also announced at this time by the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Tribunal that Colombian defensive midfielder Gustavo Cuéllar would be suspended for Flamengo's first two Libertadores matches for insulting comments made to the referee while receiving the silver medal after the Copa Sudamericana finals.On the 29th Flamengo announced the return of goalkeeper Júlio César after 13 years of playing in Europe.He signed a 3-month contract with his home club before his planned retirement.