Romanian Footballer Mutu Drops Appeal Against Suspension

Romanian footballer Adrian Mutu will not file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sports against the Italian Olympic Committee’s decision to suspend him for nine months after he tested positive for a banned substance, his attorney said Tuesday, cited by news agency Ansa.

10 views

Mutu's Attorney, Francesco Rodello, said the suspension will expire at the end of October and the Court of Arbitration can not issue a ruling on the appeal before that time.

The Italian Olympic Committee's antidoping tribunal on April 19 ruled to suspend Romanian footballer Adrian Mutu for nine months after he tested positive for banned sibutramine at an antidoping test taken on January 10, 2010.

If you liked this story, please follow MEDIAFAX.RO on FACEBOOK »

The content of mediafax.ro is for your information only. Republishing or using this content is forbidden without express consent of MEDIAFAX. For this consent, please ask for it by mail at vanzari@mediafax.ro.