As anticipated and revealed by the Spanish media Relevo Friday, Argentinian world champion Papu Gomez is in turmoil. Testing positive in an anti-doping test dating from November 2022, a few days before the start of the World Cup, the former Sevilla player should be suspended from all sporting activity for two years. If Argentina is not worried about the idea of having its third star taken away, the Argentinian could be stripped of it. This Sunday, the player also broke the silence on his social networks.
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“Following the recent information published about me concerning a possible regulatory infraction in anti-doping matters, I am bringing to the attention of the media and public opinion certain information: I first confirm that I was informed yesterday of the decision of the Anti-Doping Sanction Committee of the Spanish Commission, to suspend my federal license for a period of two years. However, I have never had and will never intend to resort to any prohibited practice. The alleged offense originated in the presence of terbutaline in my system because I mistakenly and accidentally received a spoonful of syrup from my son for the simple relief of my cough.commented the Argentinian.
