Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football (FFF) charges respondent M56 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on September 17, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of morphine and a metabolite of cannabis above the threshold value. Morphine and cannabis are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent used a medicine which contained codeine, codeine metabolizes into morphine. Codeine is not a prohibited substance. For the use of cannabis the respondent didn't provide any explanation.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFF.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
3. The decision (2 months of ineligibility) dated January 30, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF will be modified.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
