In April 2016 the Malta Football Association (MFA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the football player Miguel Francica after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cocaine. 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 substance and accordingly that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Considering the evidence the Board accepts that the violation was not intentional since it was used out-of-competition. The Board deems 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 19 April 2016.
