Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M24 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on August 18, 2013, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used medication containing prednisolone which metabolizes into prednisone, this had caused the positive test. He has a prescription for this medication due to cure a flu. The medication was mentioned on the doping control form, he had used it in July 2013.
The panel has not enough information about the nature of his illness and the need for his medication, for that reason there is no therapeutic justification established.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one month in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFF.
2. The decision (acquittal) dated November 18, 2013, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF is cancelled.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
