Wasp sting caused Canna 'doping'
Thursday 8 October, 2009
Juventus and the FIGC have explained why Fabio Cannavaro failed a drugs test, as he had medication following a wasp sting.
The news emerged this evening that the World Cup winner tested positive for cortisone and did not provide the necessary paperwork.
The FIGC has confirmed that the injection of the anti-inflammatory was made on August 29 after Cannavaro was stung by a wasp.
Juventus staff put together the report confirming a medical emergency requiring the injection and sent it to the Italy medical staff, but not to the CONI (Italian Olympic Committee).
Cannavaro went on to play in the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria on September 5 and 9.
The red tape error was discovered recently and the CONI has now officially requested copies of the paperwork confirming it was a medical emergency and what substances were used.
Cannavaro and the Juventus doctor who made the injection have been called to testify at the anti-doping commission.
In the meantime, according to protocol, Cannavaro underwent a test which resulted positive for cortisone.
“The Juventus medical staff worked in respect of the rules and acted with urgency in August following a deterioration in his condition due to an insect sting,” read a statement from the Bianconeri.
“In such an occasion, the pharmacological treatment was necessary to prevent further complications, including lethal ones.
“The player and the Juventus medical staff will, as always, be at the full disposal of the authorities to clarify this matter as soon as possible, including any misunderstandings in the paperwork.”
Cannavaro is in any case suspended for the next World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland due to yellow cards accrued.
Thursday 8 October, 2009
Juventus and the FIGC have explained why Fabio Cannavaro failed a drugs test, as he had medication following a wasp sting.
The news emerged this evening that the World Cup winner tested positive for cortisone and did not provide the necessary paperwork.
The FIGC has confirmed that the injection of the anti-inflammatory was made on August 29 after Cannavaro was stung by a wasp.
Juventus staff put together the report confirming a medical emergency requiring the injection and sent it to the Italy medical staff, but not to the CONI (Italian Olympic Committee).
Cannavaro went on to play in the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria on September 5 and 9.
The red tape error was discovered recently and the CONI has now officially requested copies of the paperwork confirming it was a medical emergency and what substances were used.
Cannavaro and the Juventus doctor who made the injection have been called to testify at the anti-doping commission.
In the meantime, according to protocol, Cannavaro underwent a test which resulted positive for cortisone.
“The Juventus medical staff worked in respect of the rules and acted with urgency in August following a deterioration in his condition due to an insect sting,” read a statement from the Bianconeri.
“In such an occasion, the pharmacological treatment was necessary to prevent further complications, including lethal ones.
“The player and the Juventus medical staff will, as always, be at the full disposal of the authorities to clarify this matter as soon as possible, including any misunderstandings in the paperwork.”
Cannavaro is in any case suspended for the next World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland due to yellow cards accrued.
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