Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M84 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 10, 2012, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The athlete didn't use the cannabis to enhance his sport performance, it was used in occasionally because of personal difficulties.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competitions and sporting events organized or authorized by the FFF.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the earlier decision, dated May 14, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF.
3. The earlier decision (3 months period of ineligibility) dated May 14, 2012, of the disciplinary committee 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.
