In March 2016 the Malta Football Association (MFA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the football player Jake Farrugia after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Nandrolone and Boldenone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence.
The MFA Control and Disciplinary Board finds that the test result showed the presence of the prohibited substances and accordingly that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Considering the evidence the Board accepts that the violation was not intentional because the Athlete was injured and recovering since April 2015, and not capable to play competitive football. The Board also deems that the Athlete was aware that he was using these prohibited substances and that there are no grounds for No Significant Fault or Negligence.
Therefore the MFA Control and Disciplinary Board decides on 3 May 2016 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 8 March 2016.