2023-10-20 12:13:54
Tested positive for a banned substance in November 2022 while playing for Sevilla FC, Alejandro Papu Gomez (35) was suspended for two years for doping, reveals Revealed this Friday. This control did not prevent him from participating in the World Cup and becoming world champion with Argentina in December 2022 in Qatar. He participated in two matches during the competition (against Saudi Arabia in the group stage, 1-2, and against Australia in the round of 16, 2-1).
His explanation: he drank a syrup from one of his children
Papu Gomez was checked by surprise during training in Seville. The striker explained that he had had a bad night a few days earlier, which led him to take a syrup from one of his children without first consulting the club’s doctors.
The player and the Andalusian club had known about it for months when they received notification of the positive test. This is the reason why Sevilla FC terminated his contract last summer, even though it expired in June 2024. He had just signed with Monza, in Italy.
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