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FIFA: Extension of sanctions imposed in connection with anti-doping violations

| | Oct 19, 2016, at 05:52 pm
Zurich, Oct 19 (IBNS): The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend sanctions imposed on two players from Malta and Cuba for anti-doping rule violations to have worldwide effect, an official release stated.

The sanctions, which were extended in accordance with art. 136 ff. of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, relate to the following cases:

Ishmael Grech of Malta was banned by the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of the Malta Football Association from any kind of football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of one year and three months.

The player is banned until July 28, 2017.

Abel Juan Martínez Colón of Cuba was banned by the CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee from any kind of football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of two years.

The player is banned until April 25, 2018.

The relevant parties have been duly notified of the chairman’s decisions.

 

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