Costa Rican midfielder Orlando Galo tested positive for a banned substance in September, the country’s football federation (FCRF) announced on Tuesday.
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Galo, 22, found traces of the anabolic steroid clostebol in his urine during tests after a 2-2 draw against South Korea last month.
“The Costa Rican football federation announces that it has received a letter from FIFA notifying the result of an anti-doping test,” the FCRF said.
“Orlando Galo Calderon has tested positive for a banned product,” he added.
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Galo has between three and seven days to appeal and after the deadline, FIFA will decide whether to impose a suspension.
Los Ticos begin their Group E campaign against Spain on November 23 before also taking on Japan and Germany.
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