Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M34 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on November 16, 2013, a sample was provided for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had admitted during the hearing of the disciplinary committee he uses cannabis occasionally. However he didn't provide any information how the substance had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 9 months in which 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 in voluntary suspension, the period already served by the decision (six months period of ineligibility) of the disciplinary committee of the FFF dated February 12, 2014.
3. The decision of February 12, 2014, will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
