On 10 April 2015 la Fédération Française de Football (FFF) – the French Football Federation – decided to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Respondent M62 after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis in a concentration above the WADA threshold.
Hereafter in May 2015 the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) opened disciplinary proceedings against Respondent M62. After notification the Respondent filed a statement in his defence and he was heard by the AFLD.
The Respondent admitted he had used cannabis the evening before the Doping Control without intention to enhance his performance. He acknowledged his mistake and expressed his regrets and apologies for his behavior.
Considering the circumstances in this case the AFLD decides on 5 November 2015 to impose a 1 year period of ineligibility on the Respondent M62 less the period already served and starting on 10 April 2015.
