CAS 2010/A/2226 Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz v. Autoridade Antidopagem de Portugal (ADoP)
Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz (the Appellant) appealed against the decision for ineligibility for 6 months, dated August 30, 2010, by Respondent, the Portugese Anti-doping Authority (Autoridade Andidopagem de Portugal, ADoP).
The Appellant, Mr. Carlos Queiroz (“Mr. Queiroz”) is a Portuguese football coach. At the time of the facts, Mr. Queiroz was the coach of the Portuguese National Football Team.
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) reported an anti doping rule violation against Appellant after he did not act in a welcoming fashion and used very inappropriate and/or offensive language during an sample collection in front of three Portuguese DCO’s.
All three DCO’s reported that Mr. Queiroz’ conduct did not undermine the anti-doping control procedure, but that they did disturb their work.
The FPF Disciplinary Committee acquitted Mr. Queiroz of an anti-doping rule violation, but nevertheless sanctioning him with a 30-day suspension from all sports-related activities, for conduct that was considered unbecoming of the sport.
On 30 August 2010, the President of the Instituto de Deporte de Portugal (IDP) issued a decision which: revoked the FPF Disciplinary Council decision, found the Appellant guilty of an anti-doping rule violation and suspended the Appellant for a period of six months from all sports activities.
The Appellant was heard for the CAS Panel and filed his statements and objections in his defence.
The Panel concluded that Appellant’s conduct did not disturb the work of the Portuguese DCO’s and the sample collection, therefore decides to set aside the IDP decision for the 6 months ineligibility.
Fees and expenses for this Panel shall be borne ADoP.
