Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M57 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on September 16, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis above the threshold value. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had not intention to improve his sport performance by using cannabis. Regarding the amount of cannabis measured he thinks a 3 months period of ineligibility is out of proportion.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which the 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 already served under the sanction against him of January 30, 2012 by disciplinary committee of the FFF and March 6, 2012, by appeal commission of the FFF.
3. The decision dated March 6, 2012, of the appeal commission (3 months of ineligibility) of the FFF will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
