Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M04 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 20, 2010, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis showed the presence of tuaminoheptane. Tuaminohetane is a prohibited substance according the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The cause of the positive test was medication the respondent used to treat a cold. The medication is freely available in all drugstores.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one month 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 September 15, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF.
3. The earlier decision dated September 15, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF will not be modified.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
