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Cagliari: Joao Pedro banned for six months for doping

Cagliari: Joao Pedro banned for six months for doping

Cagliari star Joao Pedro has been banned for six months for doping. The federal prosecutor had demanded a ban of four years but national anti-doping court has decided to ban the Brazilian for six months which means he will return to action on the 16th of September.

Cagliari president Giulini commented: “Joao has never doped and the hoped to be cleared of any charges. It has emerged, however, that the player made a small mistake and it’s fair for him to face this ban that, in our opinion, is acceptable.”