Jorginho Under Suspicion of Doping, Risks Two-Year Ban From Football
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Former Italy international and Flamengo midfielder Jorginho has reportedly tested positive for doping and if the results are confirmed, he faces a longer suspension. The news was first reported by Brazilian journalist Thiago Asmar, better known as Pilhado. According to Brazilian media, the sample was taken during a routine CONMEBOL anti-doping test ahead of the Copa Libertadores quarter-final against Independiente. It is not yet known what subst…
FORMER Italian international Jorginho reportedly tested positive for doping after a Flamengo match.
If a violation of anti-doping regulations is confirmed, Jorginho may, according to reports, face a ban from…More...
Jorginho would have been positive in a first anti-doping check. The counter-test should confirm the result and define a possible sanction.
Jorginho, 34, Flamengo's middleman, ex-Napoli, Chelsea and Arsenal, could retire if he found guilty in a doping case
The news regarding Jorginho came as a "bombshell" in Brazil as the Italian footballer tested positive for doping and is expected to be suspended...
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