Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M122 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 21, 2011, 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.
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 decision (period of ineligibility of two months), dated August 5, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFF.
3. The earlier decision dated August 5, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF should be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
