Wednesday, 1st May, 2013
Fluminense midfielder Deco tested positive for doping, however his spokesman has insisted that his vitamin supplements were contaminated.
The 35-year-old Portuguese was tested after the clash between Fluminense and Boavista last month, and his sample contained traces of furosemide, a banned diuretic which, it was alleged, could be used to mask the use of other substances.
However, the official notice from the Brazilian club stated: “On the news published about the drug test done by midfielder Deco, Fluminense will only take a decision on Friday, 3rd May, when Deco’s “B” sample will be released.”
The former Chelsea midfielder’s spokesman, Fellgher Ahaz, is also ready to prove his client’s innocence on the issue.
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"We will defend our image”, Ahaz told Brazilian newspaper O Globo.
“Deco has been taking the extra vitamins for some time and certainly they have been contaminated.”
Deco will miss Fluminense’s Copa Libertadores clash against Emelec on Thursday.
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