In April 2019 the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the football player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cocaine.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Brazilian Sports Justice Anti-Doping Tribunal (TJD-AD).
The Athlete admitted the violation and denied the intentional use. becaus the Cocaine was used recreational. The Rapporteur accepts that the violation was not intentional although he tested positive in-competition for use of Cocaine and acted negligently as an experienced Athlete.
Therefore the TJD-AD Panel decides on 19 November 2020 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 11 April 2019.
