What could it mean for Lionel Messi's World Cup trophy?
News of Argentina's Alejandro Papu Gomez's two-year ban for doping has sent shockwaves across the footballing world, but what could it mean for Lionel Messi's World Cup trophy?
Gomez was handed the ban for failing a drugs test after he reportedly took his children's sickness syrup in the build-up to the tournament., who claim that the 35-year-old has blamed the failed test on taking his children's sickness syrup without consulting with Sevilla's doctors after having a bad night's sleep.
There may be concerns over whether Argentina and captain Messi could have their World Cup title stripped due to Gomez's actions.However, according to the World Anti-Doping Code, neither Gomez's national team nor his club would run the risk of losing the accolade. As per article 11, the regulations indicate that a title could only be rescinded if more than two members of a team had committed an anti-doping rule violation.Lionel Messi could use 'Argentina clause' ahead of the World CupFootball
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