Can the Albiceleste lose its star when one of the Argentinian world champions has been suspended for doping?
Thunderbolt in Argentina! One of the world champions crowned in Qatar this winter, Papu Gomez tested positive for a product appearing on the list of molecules banned by Fifa. Thus convicted of doping, the Monza player – who was playing in Seville at the time of his control – received a two-year suspension.
Does such a sanction call into question the world title of the Albiceleste obtained at the expense of the French team last December? The Spanish media Relevo recalls the rules laid down by the world anti-doping code in this area, specifying that such forfeiture can only occur in the event of two proven cases within a collective.
Doped before the World Cup
The other sine qua non condition for such an outcome remains the taking of the doping product during the competition in question. However, the facts date back to the beginning of November, just before the tournament, as far as Papu Gomez is concerned. The Blues therefore do not have the slightest chance of recovering on the green carpet their third star who escaped on penalties this sad evening of December 18, 2022.
