Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football - FFF) charges respondent M14 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 12, 2011, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't explain in any way how the prohibited substance entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of in ineligibility of 6 months in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFF.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
3. The decision, dated October 12, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.