The attacker was prosecuted for attempted cheating in a doping test
Suspended for attempted fraud in a doping test, Gabigol, of Flamengo, spoke about the punishment imposed by the Anti-Doping Tribunal of Sports Justice (TJD-AD). According to an official note published on social media, he believes that he will be exonerated.
The player reiterated his respect for the Court, but said he was disappointed with the final outcome of the trial. The decision can be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Switzerland, and the striker is confident that his innocence will be proven in the higher courts.
CHECK BELOW THE OFFICIAL NOTE FROM GABIGOL, OF FLAMENGO, ON THE CASE
“I would like to intervene and clarify the process that took place today, in which I was suspended for an alleged attempt to cheat on a doping test.
Despite my respect for the Court, I reiterate that I have never attempted to obstruct or defraud any examination and I trust that I will be exonerated by the superior court.
From the beginning of my career as a footballer I have always followed the rules of the game and have never used prohibited substances. I have already done dozens of tests, all always negative, which strengthens my commitment towards my Club and the Brazilian fans.
I am disappointed with the outcome of the trial, but I will continue to cooperate with the sporting authorities and I am confident that my innocence will be proven and re-established by the higher court.”
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Sports Anti-Doping Tribunal found Gabigol for attempted fraud in a doping test, which occurs without warning at clubs, such as Flamengo. He was accused of violating article 122 of the Brazilian Anti-Doping Code, which provides for a suspension of two to four years.
Source: Terra
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