Doping: Argentinian world champion suspended

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Doping: Argentinian world champion suspended

An Argentinian world champion has been suspended for two years for doping.

Like Paul Pogba, positive for testosterone, Papu Gomez is affected by a doping case. the 2022 world champion with Argentina, in fact, tested positive for a substance last November, according to media information Relevo, confirmed by Italian journalist Nicolo Schira. He was therefore suspended for two years.

At the time, the 35-year-old attacking midfielder was playing for Sevilla FC. And this positive test did not prevent him from playing in the World Cup with the Albiceleste.

The former Atalanta player, now with Monza, explained that he took a syrup used by his son without consulting the Andalusian club’s doctors.

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