Last Updated: October 23, 2023, 09:48 IST
Alejandro Gomez says his case wasn’t dealt with correctly. (AFP Photo)
Alejandro Gomez examined constructive for terbutaline however claims he involuntarily ingested the banned substance as a part of his son’s cough syrup.
Alejandro Gomez denied on Sunday that he has doped regardless of being banned for 2 years for failing a take a look at whereas enjoying in Spain.
Monza attacker Gomez, who gained the World Cup with Argentina and is also referred to as ‘Papu’, was banned on Friday for testing constructive for terbutaline in October final yr.
“Not only have I always rigorously respected all the rules, but I have also stood up as a strong defender of clean sport and sportsmanship, condemning categorically any forms of doping … I have never intended to, and I will never, resort to a banned practice,” Gomez wrote on Instagram.
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Gomez, who signed for Monza as a free agent final month, was enjoying for Sevilla when examined.
He and Monza each declare that he involuntarily ingested the banned substance as a part of his son’s cough syrup.
The 35-yr-outdated added that there could possibly be authorized motion as he believes that his case was not dealt with in accordance with rules.
“The alleged offence originates from the presence of Terbutaline in my system, after I accidentally ingested it in a spoonful of my little son’s cough syrup … I have asked my lawyers to look into the matter as I believe the disciplinary case was not treated according to the rules,” Gomez added.
Gomez has spent most of his profession in Italy, most notably at Atalanta, and performed twice for Monza earlier than being banned.
Terbutaline is used to deal with bronchial asthma and bronchospasm attributable to bronchitis or emphysema.
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
