Peru top-striker, Paolo Guerrero has been cleared to play at the World Cup tournament despite his doping ban scandal.
Paolo tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine at a World Cup qualifier against Argentina in October. He argued the stimulant had not been performance enhancing and was accidentally consumed in contaminated tea.
Swiss supreme court said it has granted an interim order to freeze Guerrero’s 14-month ban for a positive test. “Paolo Guerrero can take part in the World Cup,” the court said.
Peru, who are making their first World Cup appearance since 1982, are in a group with France, Denmark and Australia.
The interim ruling puts the ban imposed by the court of arbitration for sport on hold until a full consideration of the case.
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