Alejandro Gómez made a statement after learning of his sanction for failing a doping test.
Papu Gómez was banned for two years after failing a doping test at the Seville Last year, ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Faced with this situation, the Argentinian made his position known through a statement, clarifying that he never wanted to abuse by using banned substances.
“Not only have I always complied with all the rules, but I have also positioned myself as a staunch defender of clean sport and sportsmanship, categorically condemning and rejecting all forms of doping. I have never had and never will have the intention of resorting to prohibition. practice,” reads the text he shared on his Instagram account.
The former football player Seville clarifies that the detection of Terbutaline in his body, a substance for which he was punished, is due to the fact that he accidentally ingested a cough syrup that was for his son. He also indicated that he will leave the matter to his lawyers to try to appeal the sanction.
A few minutes later, Papu added an extended video emphasizing his desire to fight the legal battle because “I don’t want to retire like this. I don’t want my career to end this way. I don’t think I deserve it. “What I want most is to return to the fields, train with my teammates and play with Monza.”
Source: Goal